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This document describes the new features available in WebFOCUS 8 and Release 7.7 Version 05 Reporting Server. It is intended for end users, developers, and administrators.
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This manual includes the following chapters:
Chapter/Appendix | Contents | |
1 | Introduces the WebFOCUS 8 new features and architecture enhancements. | |
2 | Describes Mobile and the suite of Mobile Business Intelligence products. | |
3 | Describes the new features for the variety of tools that enable you to create reports. | |
4 | Describes the new features for charting and the new chart engines. | |
5 | Describes the new features for the business analytic tools. | |
6 | Describes the new features for the application development tools. | |
7 | Describes the new features for ReportCaster, the scheduling and distribution application. | |
8 | Describes the new WebFOCUS Client repository and authorization security model. | |
9 | Describes new server features on the Web Console. | |
10 | Describes new adapter features. All adapters can be used for WebFOCUS reporting and SQL requests, and as sources for DataMigrator flows. | |
11 | Describes the tools available to migrate WebFOCUS 7 to WebFOCUS 8. | |
12 | Describes the consolidated functionality in legacy tools into InfoAssist. | |
13 | Describes the features that are provided by WebFOCUS RESTful Web Services. |
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