Features and Benefits of the WebFOCUS Architecture
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Scalability
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WebFOCUS server clusters with built-in load-balancing |
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Multi-tiered processing partitions application logic over multiple platforms |
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Fail-over automatically re-routes users to other servers if problems occur |
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Nonpersistent connection maintains connections only while report is generated |
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Consistent performance regardless of scope |
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Ability to handle simultaneous user requests |
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Ensures high level of systems availability |
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Large number of concurrent users per server |
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Java™ Server environment
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Support for major application servers
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IBM WebSphere,
BEA WebLogic,
Sun/Netscape iPlanet,
Microsoft IIS, and more |
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Multi-threaded Java Servlet implementation |
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Support for Web services – create and publish reports as a J2EE or .NET Web service |
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Adherence to J2EE standards |
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Rapid integration of business intelligence applications with existing Java development environment |
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Greater reliability and security |
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Flexible BI applications for greatest business agility and collaboration |
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Immediate compatibility and deployment; expanded developer knowledge base |
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Usage management
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Better control over resource consumption, prevention of browser time-outs, and exceptional systems reliability |
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Optimization of resources |
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Security and administration
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Multi-layered security – data level, report level, role level, and function level |
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Flexible Web console for configuration and control of the reporting server |
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Integrated LDAP security |
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Security infrastructure easily tailored to your precise needs |
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Centralized control of the reporting environment to help ensure optimal efficiency and security |
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Simplified management of widely deployed applications |
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Scheduling, distribution, and archiving
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Send reports on a scheduled or alert-driven basis |
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Supports multiple formats – HTML, PDF, Excel 2000 |
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Multiple delivery options – e-mail, Web, printers, FTP |
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Archive reports and other files in a single repository |
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Streamlines report distribution and ensures timely information |
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Send information in its most usable form |
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Helps ensure widest deployment of information |
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Better integration and management of enterprise information; efficient compliance with document retention guidelines |
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