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Business Data Catalog
New
The Business Data Catalog makes it possible to include data from
back-end systems in SharePoint lists, Web Parts, pages, and
search results.
The Business Data Catalog deeply integrates external data into
the Office SharePoint Server 2007 user experience, gives access
to external data exposed by ADO.NET and Web services, and
permits the display and analysis of external data through
Business Data Web Parts and Business Data SharePoint lists.
External data was formerly used to enhance the information
available in user profiles, for example, information from a human
resources application or employee skills database. External data
added to User Profiles can be automatically indexed and searched
in the same manner as user directory information.
External data can also be used in custom applications using the
Business Data Catalog runtime and administration APIs.
Business Data SharePoint
Lists and Web Parts
New
Business Data SharePoint Lists and Web Parts store, analyze, and
display LOB application data retrieved through the Business Data
Catalog.
Business Data Actions
New
Business Data Actions are links that appear beside business
objects from the Business Data Catalog. These links can, for
example, open Web pages, display the user interfaces of LOB
applications, or launch Office InfoPath 2007 forms. These actions
are easy to create with no custom coding.
Business Data Actions menus also appear in SharePoint lists and
search results.
Data Connection Libraries
New
Data Connection Libraries centralize storage of Business Data
Catalog connections to external data making it easy to discover
new sources of data.
Dashboards
New
Office SharePoint Server 2007 makes it easy to create rich BI
dashboards that incorporate dynamic KPIs, Office Excel 2007
workbooks, and Microsoft SQL™ Server Reporting Services
reports.