This book shows how to use the CIF data model to expand the standard BW business content and data structures. Readers will also benefit from the author‘s extensive consulting experience in implementing projects at mid-and large-size companies.Initially, the book gives an overview of the Corporate Information Factory (CIF) model. Characteristic of the CIF is the flexibility of the data model as the basis for later changes and enhancements. The model and its structure is introduced in great detail, including explanations of the changes and enhancements that can be made to existing BI systems. The structure of the CIF is described from beginning to end, including practical examples. A data model is developed and the extraction process chains needed for administration are created. The book goes into significant detail about the knowledge requirements, which in most projects are part of the data model.Finally, the new enhancements to the data model are covered, with a focus on how easy it is to implement these changes in a BI system. Readers will learn the process for upgrading the standard business content when it is not sufficient for the organization’s requirements (as is often the case with HR and Logistics). Integrating the CIF data model into the SAP NetWeaver BI data model is explained in detail, with common customer and internal requirements presented. The book explains how the requirements of many different departments can be met without driving up the maintenance costs using the CIF.The examples in the book are taken from different areas (MM and HCM primarily), and are described so that they can easily be applied to other components and applications. All examples will be based on complete source code, available for download from the book’s website. In addition, the book offers step-by-step instructions on how the requirements of all departments can be implemented with the CIF.