Data architecture

Hello all,
I am building a test stand and I would like some advice on the architecture, particulary regarding the data reporting and storage.
The test data is coming from various sources: DAQmx, RS-232, VISA, CAN, etc. (Please see the attached diagram)
The question is how to structure the data so that the data from all these sources can be compiled into the various storage and reporting formats. LVOOP seems the obvious answer and I am reasonably familiar with using classes, but I'm not really sure how to structure the classes.
Should each data set be a class? Each report a class?
It gets confusing for me since the data is in pieces and compiling these pieces together seems very tedious for all of the file report and storage formats.
Any advice would be appreciated.
"There is a God shaped vacuum in the heart of every man which cannot be filled by any created thing, but only by God, the Creator, made known through Jesus." - Blaise Pascal
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Don't overcomplicate it. From what you've drawn, all you need is some simple VIs (Report.vi and Storage.vi.) that take the super-cluster 'TEST DATA SETS' and a selector (type defed enum) to only save/report what needs to be done.
Then you can start OOPing whith thinking about what an abstract class storage might implement and which further implementations you'll need in an concrete class full storage. And if this kind of inheritance will give you a benefit.
Also think about the data. Is encapsulation needed (or natural) and to what degree (Cluster, Action Engine, Object)? Does it needs methods -> LVOOP?
To be very short on the modelling level (like uml), a 'class' consists of parents (enherited attributes and methods), attributes (=the data) and methods (functions operating on the data). Get a good balance of these three vectors (inheritance, methods and attributes) will result in good OOP code. If you don't find a reason for inheritance, you propably better use a cluster (I find it overarchitected to have a class Integer with private data int and an add(int) method).
Felix
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check these links:
http://help.sap.com/bp_biv335/BI_EN/documentation/BW_ROLES_SKILLS.doc
/people/mary.huang/blog/2005/06/01/bw-project-management-as-a-jigsaw-puzzle
/people/marc.bernard/blog/2005/02/08/follow-me-into-the-world-of-business-intelligence
/people/arunkumar.sampathkumar/blog/2006/09/08/configuring-ep-for-connecting-to-bw
Also check:
http://help.sap.com/bp_biv135/html/index.htm
Go through these links:
http://csc-studentweb.lrc.edu/swp/Berg/articles/Managing%20SAP%20BW%20projects%20part-1%20v7.ppt
http://csc-studentweb.lrc.edu/swp/Berg/articles/Managing%20SAP%20BW%20projects%20part-2%20v15.ppt
Standard business content queries, cubes etc. depending on application you can find here:
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/37/5fb13cd0500255e10000000a114084/frameset.htm
Responsibilities of an implementation project...
For ex, Lets say If its a fresh implementation of BI or for that matter you are implementing SAP...
First and foremost will be your requirements gathering from the client. Depending upon the requirements you will creat a business blueprint of the project which is the entire process from the start to the end of an implementation...
After the blue print phase sign off we start off with the realization phase where the actual development happens... In our example after installing the necessary softwares, patches for BI we need to discuss with the end users who are going to use the system for inputs like how they want a report to look like and what are the Key Performance Indicators(KPI) for the reports etc., basically its a question and answer session with the business users... After collecting those informations the development happens in the development servers...
After the development comes to an end the same objects are tested in quality servers for any bugs, errors etc., When all the tests are done we move all the objects to the production environment and test it again whether everything works fine...
The Go-Live of the project happens where the actually postings happen from the users and reports are generated based on those inputs which will be available as an analytical report for the management to take decisions...
The responsibilites vary depending on the requirement... Initially the business analyst will interact with the end users/managers etc., then on the requirements the software consultants do the development, testers do the testing and finally the go-live happens...
BW Data Architect
Description
The BW Data Architect is responsible for the overall data design of the BW project. This includes the design of the:
» BW InfoCubes (Basic Cubes, Multi-cubes, Remote cubes, and Aggregates)
» BW ODS Objects
» BW Datamarts
» Logical Models
» BW Process Models
» BW Enterprise Models
The BW Data Architect plays a critical role in the BW project and is the link between the end users business requirements and the data architecture solution that will satisfy these requirements. All other activities in the BW project are contingent upon the data design being sound and flexible enough to satisfy evolving business requirements.
Time Commitment
the time which must be committed to this Role to ensure the project requirements are met
Project Complexity Time Commitment
Low If the BW project utilizes standard BW content and InfoCubes, this role can be satisfied by the BW Application Consultant.
Medium If the BW project requires enhancements to the standard BW content and InfoCubes and/or requires the integration of non-SAP data, this role may require a committed resource.
High If the BW project requires significant modification and enhancement to standard BW content and InfoCubes, it is highly recommended that an experienced resource be committed full-time to the project.
Key Attributes
The BW Data Architect must have:
» An understanding of the BW data architecture
» An understanding of multidimensional modeling
» An understanding of the differences between operational systems data modeling and data warehouse data modeling
» An understanding of the end users data
» An understanding of the integration points of the data (e.g., customer number, invoice number)
» Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills
» Excellent communication skills
» Technical competency in data modeling
» Multi-language skills, if an international implementation
» Working knowledge of the BW and R/3 application(s)
» Experience with Data Modeling application software (i.e., ERWIN, Oracle Designer, S-Designer, etc.)
Key Tasks
The BW Data Architect is responsible for capturing the business requirements for the BW project. This effort includes:
» Planning the business requirements gathering sessions and process
» Coordinating all business requirements gathering efforts with the BW Project Manager
» Facilitating the business requirements gathering sessions
» Capturing the information and producing the deliverables from the business requirements gathering sessions
» Understanding and documenting business definitions of data
» Developing the data model
» Ensuring integration of data from both SAP and non-SAP sources
» Fielding questions concerning the data content, definition and structure
This role should also address other critical data design issues such as:
» Granularity of data and the potential for multiple levels of granularity
» Use of degenerate dimensions
» InfoCube partitioning
» Need for aggregation at multiple levels
» Need for storing derived BW data
» Ensuring overall integrity of all BW Models
» Providing Data Administration development standards for business requirements analysis and BW enterprise modeling
» Provide strategic planning for data management
» Impact analysis of data change requirements
As stated above, the BW Data Architect is responsible for the overall data design of the BW project. This includes the design of the:
» BW InfoCubes (Basic Cubes, Multi-cubes, Remote cubes, and Aggregates)
» BW ODS Objects
» BW Datamarts
» Logical Models
» BW Process Models
» BW Enterprise Models
BW Project Implementation and Rollout
Global IDs uses a modified version of the ASAP methodology to ensure a robust BW environment is implemented, tested, and delivered. The project milestones include the following:
Blueprinting
Realization
Roll Out
Post-Implementation Support
Organizational Change Management
BW Maintenance
Once the BW environment is implemented, tested, and delivered, we can perform the maintenance using both onsite and offsite resources. Our maintenance contracts ensure that the customer can depend on us for:
Troubleshooting and Error Correction
Creation of New Infocubes
Customization of reports
Archiving and Storage
Data Maintenance
Focus
Also Check the below Links:
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Ravikanth

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