Use Cases

Data SourceTrend Information NeededDescription
XML, Web Service, Flat file, JDBC databasesNO
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 databasesYESA 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*NOIn the Report Designer the Stages data sources has to be used to access this process repository.
Stages internal processes information*YESA 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:

  • Checked in (Configuration Managed) Microsoft Excel file
  • Workflow information
  • Issue Tracker information