Business Objects in Detail

Hi all,
Please tell me what is the major difference between BI and BO?
or What is the major functionality of BO?
I know that BO has been integrated with BI, how much it is helpful for a BI consltant?
Do BO should have a seperate server or can we install it with BI on the same.
Can we get a licensed Software for that to install?
I have few more Questions about BO but not able ........
So please provide me as much information as you can....
Thanking for your time
Points will be assigned

HI,
BO:
BusinessObjects and SAP Part I
BusinessObjects and SAP Part 2
BusinessObjects and SAP Part 3
BusinessObjects and SAP Part 4
BusinessObjects and SAP Part 5
http://support.businessobjects.com/documentation/default.asp
http://www.geocities.com/rmtiwari/Resources/Training/BusinessWorkflow/BusinessObjects_files/frame.html
http://www.businessobjects.com/product/packages/
https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/go/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/30a65c3a-2ad5-2910-a4be-88412392cfe5
https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/go/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/d05c1608-b5a7-2a10-cdb3-fae012ed9251
https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/go/portal/prtroot/docs/webcontent/uuid/90b5908a-f0a1-2a10-d9bf-902ce54ca062
http://www.forumtopics.com/busobj/about.php
http://www.businessobjects.com/
Welcome to the Business Objects Diamond Developer Community
http://diamond.businessobjects.com/sdn
https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/go/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/10c3bca6-7dbc-2a10-7aa8-81d2731c7bb1
Its the exclusive forum for BO.
/community [original link is broken]
Tarak

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I know abap, want to know details on BO(Business Objects). please help me!!

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Please Give Me Details Of A Business Object,like step by step creation of a new business object and it's utilization.

Create a business object (SWO1).
Give the business object name prefixed with Z_.
Enter the following fields with values:
Object type:      Z_TESTXX
This is the internal technical key. Page: 1
Object type can have maximum 10 characters. This must be unique across all object type. Objects are specific instances of object types at runtime.
Object name: Object_Name_for_XX
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Description:     Object Description: XX
Page: 1
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Program:      Z_TESTXX
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Application: indicates cross application.
3: Create an event.
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Event:          Z_EVENT_XX
Name:          Event name: XX
Description:     Event Description: XX
Click on the new event andu2026
Edit - Change Release Status- Object Type Component - Implemented
(A small box sign vanishes from the right side of the event, indicating that it is implemented)
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u2022     Implemented - objects can be used internally in a test environment. They are accessible, but may not be stable (especially if no delegation has been defined).
u2022     Released - objects are ready for production. Note: Local objects cannot be released.
u2022     Obsolete - objects are typically replaced by new functionality or incompatible with previous versions.   This status is optional.
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Name:      Method name: XX
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