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This documentation describes how to install and configure WebFOCUS and WebFOCUS ReportCaster on machines running UNIX operating systems. This documentation is intended for system administrators with knowledge of UNIX operating systems.
This manual includes the following chapters:
Chapter/Appendix | Contents | |
1 | Provides an overview of WebFOCUS and ReportCaster, including how WebFOCUS and ReportCaster process report requests, and the available installation configurations. | |
2 | Provides the necessary requirements for installing and configuring WebFOCUS and ReportCaster. | |
3 | Contains installation prerequisites and instructions for installing and configuring the WebFOCUS Reporting Server. | |
4 | Describes how to install the WebFOCUS Client on UNIX. | |
5 | Contains instructions for configuring web and application servers to run WebFOCUS and ReportCaster. | |
6 | Describes how to configure WebFOCUS Client. | |
7 | Describes ReportCaster post-installation tasks. | |
8 | Business Intelligence Portal and Dashboard Verification and Security | Provides instructions for verifying and setting up WebFOCUS Business Intelligence Portal and Dashboard. |
9 | Provides information for tracking errors and debugging WebFOCUS problems. | |
A | Contains instructions to configure Magnify. | |
B | Explains how to configure WebFOCUS graphics options. | |
C | Provides additional information on the WebFOCUS Repository. |
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