See Information Console.

In Metrics Management, an interactive, visual representation of performance information. Examples of types of maps include cause-and-effect, geographical, process, and strategy. A map can contain links to other objects, such as briefing books. A user also can drill down through a map to the underlying data.

See also data source map (.sma) file.

A web application that combines data and functionality from multiple sources into a single presentation. For example, the Google Maps® mashup combines maps and directions to assist a user in locating and traveling to a destination.

A predefined layout that specifies a consistent appearance for all pages of a report. A master page typically includes standard headers and footers that display information such as a copyright statement, a date, or page numbers.

The master page’s header and footer content appears on every page of the report in paginated formats.

In Metrics Management, a detailed summary of the characteristics and attributes of all measures in the database that is exported to an XLS file. The measure detail export can be used to perform a quality assessment on a database.

In Metrics Management, an individual or group who is directly responsible for the results that a measure tracks. A measure owner also provides a commentary to explain the performance.

In Metrics Management, the presentation relationship between measures. Data measures are at the bottom of the hierarchy, with formula and group measures above them.

A user who is assigned to a user group in a volume.

See server service.

A performance management web application used to display organizational performance from multiple perspectives. Metrics Management can be used with any performance management methodology, including Balanced Scorecard and Six Sigma. Metrics Management uses measures to quantify aspects of an organization, and to consolidate the information in a way that is meaningful to the organization. For example, Metrics Management can display performance data in a dashboard format from a customer or financial perspective.

A structured collection of records and data that is stored on a server. Metrics Management accesses these records to answer queries and to save objects.

See object.

A separately licensed BIRT iHub System option that supports users deploying, running, and viewing Metrics Management gadgets embedded in a dashboard page. Metrics Management option requires Dashboards option. BIRT iHub System options are separately purchased products.

The individual responsible for setting up and maintaining the Metrics Management database. This person has unlimited access to the database and can limit what other users see by changing security and privilege settings.

For BIRT iHub, the process of installing and configuring Release 3.1 or higher and moving the data and files from BIRT iServer Release 11 series or BIRT iHub Release 2.

See server processes.

See server service.

A report that displays data in more than one vertical flow. A mailing label report is one type of multicolumn report. Figure G‑5 shows a multicolumn report.

In Interactive Crosstabs, a process that applies data filters simultaneously to multiple dimensions of a cube to examine relationships among those dimensions.

Any set of records that you can break down or filter according to the contents of individual fields or dimensions, such as location, product, or time. This data organization supports using Interactive Crosstabs and BIRT technology to present and analyze complex relationships.

A BIRT iHub System option that supports using more than one volume. BIRT iHub System options are separately licensed products.