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Oracle Report Database

If you are using Oracle to function as the report database, the installer requires specific information. Use the report database installation worksheet to gather the following before starting the installation:

• Oracle Net Client Service name

  The service name that the Report Server is to use to communicate with the report database.

  • (Windows) The installer refers to the Oracle Net Client Service name as Server.
  • (UNIX) The installer refers to the Oracle Net Client Service name as TNSNAME.
• User name

  The name of the report database administrator account. This account must have the following privileges:

  • create session
  • create table
  • create procedure

  Note: You can also use an administrator account with the CONNECT and RESOURCE roles enabled. Be sure to disable the Admin Option setting for both roles.

• Password

  The password of the report database administrator account.

More information:

Oracle Report Database Worksheet