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Web Reports Guide
Learn how the Web Reports feature extends the power of BigFix.
Using the Program
The Web Reports interface is simple and straightforward.
Editing a Datasource
To edit a datasource, follow these steps.

Web Reports Guide
Learn how the Web Reports feature extends the power of BigFix.
- Configuring Web Reports
  Web Reports is used whenever you want to view BigFix data that is spread over multiple databases in your deployment.
- Using the Program
  The Web Reports interface is simple and straightforward.
  - First Login
    Depending on the operating system where the BigFix Server is running you can have a different type of login to Web Reports.
  - Starting Web Reports
    Web Reports is a stand-alone program available from the Start Menu.
  - Viewing the Data
    The first thing you might do is simply to view the data that Web Reports has aggregated from your BigFix databases.
  - Filtering the Data
    The Filter section is a key component of both exploring data and creating reports.
  - Saving Reports
    When you have filtered a listing down to its essential core (as described in Platform/Web_Reports/c_filtering_the_data.html#c_filtering_the_data), you can save your filter as a proper report.
  - Viewing Reports
    How to view reports.
  - Creating Charts
    Most data views and reports can display the data graphically.
  - Setting Up Email
    A common need is to have a report mailed to an operator or an administrator who can then easily examine various aspects of your BigFix network at their leisure.
  - Scheduling Reports
    When you have your email server set up and your Address book populated, you are ready to schedule a report and email it to yourself or another operator.
  - Adding a Datasource
    You can add other BigFix datasources to your reports.
  - Editing a Datasource
    To edit a datasource, follow these steps.
  - Setting Your Preferences
    At the top right of the Web Reports interface is the Preferences link.
  - Enabling FIPS cryptography on Web Reports
    After installed, you can set up your Web Reports server to encrypt using FIPS cryptography.
  - Setting the login lockout
    You can set the number of invalid Web Reports login attempts that are allowed before an account is locked out.
  - Performing the reauthentication
- Exploring
  The Explore Data section of the program allows you to look at data collected from your entire BigFix network to filter it, and to create reports.
- Reporting
  The Report List section of the program is accessed by clicking the appropriate tab from the top tab bar.
- Administering the Program
  The Administration section of the program lets you manage activities, filters, addresses, users, and databases.
- Tasks for advanced users
  This section presents tasks unlikely to be needed by the typical user, but which can be of use to advanced users with specific customization needs.

Editing a Datasource

To edit a datasource, follow these steps.

Log in as an administrator.
Select Administration > Datasource Settings > Edit.
The Edit Datasource page is displayed.

Enter the URL of the root server to which to connect. The URL should also include the appropriate port number.
Note: You cannot change the name of your datasource.
Enter the Master Operator Credentials if the URL is changed.
When you have finished, click Submit.