Business Intelligence export tools, and the elements of a reporting solution
To export Business Intelligence data to an external database, you must download and install the following applications:
- The Business Intelligence Controller - used to configure and trigger the export of data to an external database.
- The Business Intelligence Model Compiler - used to compile Business Intelligence export models for the export of data to an external database.
- Either Asta Powerproject, or the Developers' Toolkit - used to enable the Business Intelligence Controller to access your projects and/or data sources.
You can download the Business Intelligence Controller and Business Intelligence Model Compiler from the Elecosoft Knowledge Base.
You need to have one of the following databases installed:
- Microsoft SQLServer®.
- SQLite®.
You also need a reporting tool of your choice, to report on the exported data.
To export data to Microsoft Excel®, all you need to have installed are Asta Powerproject and Microsoft Excel.
Introduction to exporting Business Intelligence data
When to use Business Intelligence export as a reporting solution
Introduction to Business Intelligence export models
Setting up an external database ready for export
Exporting Business Intelligence data to an external database