The software enables applications to access data without concern for the complexities and incompatibilities of different operating systems, DBMSs, file systems, and networks. The software provides access to both local and remote data on over 35 platforms from more than 65 database formats, including DB2, FOCUS, Informix, Oracle, and SAP BW.

The software installs as one of the following versions, depending upon your license:

• WebFOCUS Reporting Server. Provides data access, number crunching, and report generation functionality for WebFOCUS.

  The WebFOCUS Reporting Server (sometimes referred to simply as a WebFOCUS Server) is a component of the WebFOCUS environment, which includes the WebFOCUS client and a web server. It may also include other components, such as a ReportCaster Distribution Server, application servers, and servers used for accessing remote data.

  For information about the different ways in which you can choose to deploy a WebFOCUS server in the WebFOCUS environment, see the WebFOCUS and ReportCaster Installation and Configuration manual for your platform.

• Full-Function Server. Provides transparent access to data from your own applications and third-party systems.
• DataMigrator Server. Hosts and executes the data and process flows that automate your creation and maintenance of a data warehouse or data mart. The Windows installation also includes the DataMigrator Console and Client.
• DataMigrator Console and Client. Front-end application for creating, maintaining and scheduling process flows that automate your creation and maintenance of a data warehouse or data mart.
• Shared Application Server. Runs WebFOCUS Maintain production applications.

The server includes the Web Console, with which you can administer the server once it has been installed.