HP Intelligent Management Center Standard Software Platform - Manual (Page 146)

What is the BusinessObjects Enterprise
Repository?
The BusinessObjects Enterprise Repository is a database in which you
manage shared report objects. You can refresh a report's repository objects
with the latest version from your BusinessObjects Enterprise Repository
when you publish reports to BusinessObjects Enterprise.
The BusinessObjects Enterprise Repository is hosted by the Central
Management Server (CMS) system database in BusinessObjects Enterprise.
The object types that the repository supports include the following items:
• Text objects
• Bitmaps
• Custom functions
• Commands (queries)
Note:
Business Views and list-of-values objects are also stored in the
BusinessObjects Enterprise Repository. You can use Business Views in
Crystal Reports, but you create them in the Business View Manager. You
can create and use lists of values in Crystal Reports, but you add them to
the repository through the Business View Manager.
By maintaining a shared repository of report objects, you can modify a
particular object and update all reports containing that object as they are
opened for use. A central location for report objects also helps with the task
of managing your data—an important benefit in maximizing productivity and
minimizing costs at your company.
Work flow
Although there are many ways to use the BusinessObjects Enterprise
Repository, this sample work flow will acquaint you with some of the things
you might want to do:
• Set up subfolders and subcategories for your repository
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