6. Using the Reporting Datamart
 
Usage
Advantages
 
6.1. Usage
The Reporting Datamart can be used as:
*a data source to generate reports, through queries on a person data according to a specific profile.
*a repository to build custom static web sites with external CMS tools
*a repository to build a custom application, or an outbound interface to another tool
*a repository for mobile applications.
6.2. Advantages
Advantages of using the Reporting Datamart are that:
*data amount is reduced to comply with the creation parameters (user and profile rights) (see Content section)
*data access is simplified
*it contains up-to-date information (see Synchronizing the Reporting Datamart with the HOPEX Repository content section)
*it may run on a separate server
*it does not affect HOPEX repository performance while using it
However, see Launching a diagram synchronization and Launching a calculated MetaAttribute synchronization sections for HOPEX repository performance issues.