Summary
What is InfoBurst?
InfoBurst is a business intelligence tool used to schedule and deliver reports from BusinessObjects (WebIntelligence) to destinations like Tableau or SharePoint where users access and consume reports and data.
If you are a current WebI user or Tableau developer and find you need to have the ability to schedule reports, you can request an InfoBurst account through the Accounts Management System (AMS) . If you do not have access to WebI or are not a Tableau Developer, you must request access to those tools before requesting an InfoBurst account.
How-To
Task: Learn the basics about the InfoBurst tool.
Instructions
First time set-up
When you log in to InfoBurst for the first time, you will need to add credentials for the platforms you use when scheduling reports. The platforms we support are:
- WebIntelligence (WebI),
- Tableau Server, and
- SharePoint.
Step 1 - Log in to InfoBurst by navigating to https://infoburst.unh.edu/infoburst-ui in a web browser using your USNH issued computer.
NOTE: When you Bookmark the login page, you will need to edit the bookmark to ensure that the bookmarked URL matches the one provided above.
Step 2 - Your username will authenticate automatically, this welcome message will flash on the screen:
Step 3 - Enter in platform credentials. Follow instructions in Entering User Platform Credentials.
Process for scheduling reports
In order to schedule reports with InfoBurst, there is a general process to follow:
Step 1 - Add the report you want to schedule to InfoBurst. Follow the instructions in Adding a WebI Document to the InfoBurst Environment.
Step 2 - Create a Burst that contains the report(s) you want to schedule. Follow instructions in Creating a Burst.
Step 3 - Create a schedule that contains the burst(s) you would like to run on a regular basis. Follow instructions in Creating a Schedule.
Outcome
You should have an understanding of the basics of InfoBurst.
Further Readings
Entering User Platform Credentials
Adding a WebI Document to the InfoBurst Environment
Creating a Burst
Delivery Options
Creating a Schedule
Creating a SharePoint Delivery Template
Creating a File Share Delivery Template
InfoSol Help Desk (Vendor site)
Accounts Management System (AMS)
Need additional help?
If you need additional InfoBurst support, please submit a Data, Analytics, and Reporting ticket.