Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Download & Setup
• Start & Stop
• Windows Services
• Scheduling & Integration

Introduction

ReportBurster Server serves as a centralized platform for report bursting and distribution across your organization. Designed for enterprise use, it operates as a Windows service, enabling automated, unattended report processing an delivery.

Key Features:

• Server Architecture: Supports multiple users and applications within your organization
• Web Interface: Compatible with all major browsers (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Safari)
• Scheduling: Allows custom schedules for report bursting and distribution jobs
• Windows Service: Runs continuously with automatic startup and minimal resource usage
• Error Handling: Includes robust notification and logging systems

Download & Setup

1. Download the latest version:
   reportburster-server.zip

2. Extract the zip file to your preferred location
   Example: C:/ReportBurster
   *(Tip: Use a simple path like C:/ReportBurster instead of C:/Program Files/ReportBurster for easier access)

3. Java Setup: Follow the same steps as in the Quick Start Guide

Start & Stop

User Interface & Configuration

Once started, ReportBurster Server provides the same user interface and configuration options as the desktop version.

You can use either the ReportBurster.exe or the web interface for configuration.

Starting and Stopping

Use the following scripts to manage the server:

• Start: startServer.bat
• Stop: shutServer.bat

Access the web interface at: http://machine-name:9090 (e.g., http://localhost:9090)

Automatic Polling/Job Execution

The server automatically checks for new reports in the poll directory.

Any report placed in this folder is automatically processed.

Windows Services

Configure ReportBurster Server as a Windows service using the service.bat script:

• Install: service.bat install
• Uninstall: service.bat uninstall

Service Features:

• Automatic startup with Windows
• Background operation with minimal resource usage
• Centralized management through Windows Service Manager

Scheduling & Integration

ReportBurster Server automatically processes reports placed in the poll directory.

Configure your enterprise systems or Windows Task Scheduler to drop reports into this folder based on your preferred schedule (nightly, weekly, monthly).

Example: Windows Task Scheduler

Once reports are placed in the poll folder, ReportBurster Server automatically processes them.