Comprehensive Reporting

Introduction

The Reports Module offers a comprehensive suite of pre-built reports covering key areas including Application, Business Journey, Infrastructure Components, and Network Devices. These reports can be conveniently scheduled for automatic generation and delivery through various channels (such as email). Additionally, users have the flexibility to generate ad-hoc reports as needed, providing valuable insights tailored to specific requirements.

Reports Module provides the following features.

Features

• Instant Insights with Pre-built Reports: Gain immediate access to a library of ready-made reports that cover various aspects of your business, providing valuable insights right from the start.
• Tailor-Made Reports for Your Unique Needs: Create custom reports that precisely match your specific requirements, enabling you to focus on the data that matters most to you.
• Seamless Data Integration: Easily pull in data from multiple sources, giving you a comprehensive view of your operations and enabling better decision-making.
• Effortless Report Scope Adjustment: Modify the coverage of your reports dynamically to focus precisely on the specific information you need, ensuring reports are relevant and actionable.
• Reports When You Need Them: Get the information you require, exactly when you need it. Generate reports on-demand, at regular intervals, or according to a pre-set schedule, saving you time and effort.
• Convenient Delivery Options: Receive your reports through various channels, making it easy for you and your team to access and utilize the insights provided.

With these powerful features, vuSmartMaps™ equips you with a robust reporting system designed to enhance your decision-making process and drive success in your business

Accessing Reports

To access Reports:

1. Log in to vuSmartMaps.
2. Navigate to the “Reports” tab from the left navigation menu.

On clicking Reports, you will be redirected to the following page

The content panel on the page will populate with two tabs:

1. Report Builder
2. Generated Reports

By default, the ‘Report Builder’ tab will be active, and it will display a list of available reports.

Report Builder

To view reports that have already been generated, simply click on the Generated Reports tab.

Generated Reports

Workflow for Creating Reports

1. Report Builder–  To create a report in the “Report Builder”:

• • Click + Create New Report in the “Report Builder” tab.
  • Follow these steps:

• • •  Enter basic details (report name, description).
    •  Choose a data source, set options, and customize charts.
    •  Alternatively, select dashboards or data models.

• •  Configure format, email, and scheduling.
  • Click Save to create the report.
  • Additionally, access features to view, edit, delete, manage permissions, generate, duplicate, or update reports.

2. Generate On-Demand Report – To generate an on-demand report, simply click on Generate Report under the “Actions” column within the Report Builder located on the report listing table. Specify the Report Range and, if needed, modify the Report Name. If dynamic filters are enabled, select filter values from the drop-down, choose relevant columns, select the report format, and decide whether to send it via email. Then, click “Generate.” The report will be created in the background and can be accessed in the “Generated Reports” tab. This feature offers flexibility for regular users, complementing the recommended Scheduled Reports for automated report generation by admin users.

3. Generated Reports– All generated reports can be found in the “Generated Reports” tab, displaying key information such as the Report Name (linked to the Report Template), Status (ready, failed, or in progress), Time Span (report’s data timeframe), Duration (time taken to generate), Generated By (user information), and Generated Time (timestamp of creation). To access tracking information for failed reports, simply click on the “Failed” status, aiding in diagnosing the issue. For downloading reports, click the PDF or CSV button under the “Action” column, saving the report directly to your local machine for quick access.

Further Reading

Report Generation

Generate On-Demand Report 

Generated Reports