Quick tool comparison
Rather than a quick reference, in this chapter we present a comparison of the tools examined:
|
Tool |
Usage |
Hierarchies Supported? |
Driver Needed? |
User Training required |
Save reports for later use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Lumira |
Quick data analysis, drag and drop analysis primarily for data discovery, not reusable reports. |
Yes |
No |
- |
No |
|
Excel |
Data analysis using pivot tables, creating formatted reports using Excel formatting options. |
Yes |
Yes (driver for Excel) |
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Yes (in Excel) |
|
Tableau |
Create reports and dashboard for data analysis. Simple lists can be added to formatted dashboards for distribution. |
No |
Yes (HANA Client) |
++ |
Yes |
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