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How to Create and Run a Custom Snapshot Report

Identity Management allows you to create and customize reports to suit your business needs. Identity Management provides a Report Parameter XML file which includes all the parameters related to reporting attributes. According to your business needs, you can choose the required attributes in order to populate report data from the snapshot data source.

The following graphic illustrates the process to create and run a custom snapshot report:

As a system administrator, complete the following steps:

1. Verify prerequisites
2. Create the Report Parameter XML file
3. Use one of the following methods to represent parameter values for a list:
   • Define SQL Queries for the Parameter List Box
   • Define Java Beans for the Parameter List Box
   • Define String Literals for the Parameter List Box
4. Upload the Report and Report Parameter XML file
5. Create the report task
6. Request a report
7. View a report