Accessing data in a JDBC database. This section explains how to retrieve data from JDBC databases such as Oracle, DB2, SQL Server, Sybase, and Informix.
Accessing data in a NoSQL database. This section explains how to retrieve data from NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Hadoop, and Amazon Relational Database Service.
Accessing data in files. This section explains how to access data in flat files, XML files, Excel spreadsheets, and BIRT report documents.
Creating data objects. This section explains how to create data objects. A data object is a BIRT object that contains all the information necessary to connect to an external data source, retrieve data from that data source, and structure the data in a way that supports business analysis.
Connecting to data sources. This section explains how to connect to data sources using a BIRT iHub connection configuration file.