| Data Source | Trend Information Needed | Description |
|---|---|---|
| XML, Web Service, Flat file, JDBC databases | NO | This is standard BIRT functionality. Please refer to the book “BIRT: A field Guide to Reporting” for more information. Note: Make sure that the server is running Stages can access the Data Sources from an IT point of view. |
| XML, Web Service, Flat file, JDBC databases | YES | A Data Collector and a Metric Scheduler have to be created to store the trend information in the Metric Database. To create a report on this historical data (trend information) you have to use the Stages data source in the Report Designer to access the Metric Database. |
| Stages internal processes information* | NO | In the Report Designer the Stages data sources has to be used to access this process repository. |
| Stages internal processes information* | YES | A Data Collector and a Metric Scheduler have to be created to store the trend information in the Metric Database. To create a report oon this historical data (trend information) you have to use the Stages data source in the Report Designer to access the Metric Database. |
* Stages internal processes information like: