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Note:
Understanding databases and how they work is often important when
considering performance. See
for background
information.
Key strategies for optimizing web reports
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As your company grows, Crystal Reports and BusinessObjects Enterprise
can grow along with you. For details, see
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For tips and considerations on how to create fast, interactive reports, see
Making the right design choices
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For information about getting the most out of your existing database, see
Streamlining your reporting environment
.
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To minimize data transfer and enhance report performance, see
enhanced record selection formulas
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To decrease the processing and data transfer times of grouped, sorted,
or totalled reports, see
Improving grouping, sorting, and totaling
In general, report performance issues are similar, no matter how you distribute
your reports. By following these strategies, you'll notice significant
improvements not only in multi-user web environments, but also in single-user
situations.
Scale with BusinessObjects Enterprise
BusinessObjects Enterprise provides a flexible and efficient way to deliver
your reports over the web or to integrate them into custom web applications.
The Report Application Server (RAS) provides a rich set of server-based
reporting services that let you tightly integrate reporting into your custom
web applications. RAS provides a base set of BusinessObjects Enterprise
services, focused on report processing, application integration, and run-time
report modification.
You can extend your application even further using the advanced services
available in other editions of BusinessObjects Enterprise. These include:
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