First thing we will need is the version of BI you are working with. Then we'll need to know the version of VS you will be using.
Also, if webi and or cr will be involved in your project may be good to have.
BTW.; you should be able to find a lot of the info you are looking for by just using the search box in the top right corner of this web page. The search in SMP also returns reasonably good KBAs. Help.SAP.com has reams of help files and manuals.
- Ludek
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