How do I run a lengthy report on the server then download the result?

[peterscheffer]

I have massive data processing requirements that means a report can take 10 minutes to complete, or even longer. What I would like to do is point a dummy application at the BIRT report, make the call, then save the result to disk on the server side. Does anyone know something I can use to generate the report on the server? Thanks for any help, Peter.

[Tguru]

To perform that operation, you might look at an open source ETL tool.

Talend Open Studio is an open source ETL tool for data integration and migration experts. It's easy to learn for a non-technical user. What distinguishes Talend, when it comes to business users, is the tMap component. It allows the user to get a graphical and functional view of integration processes.

For more information: http://www.talend.com/

peterscheffer wrote:

I have massive data processing requirements that means a report can take 10 minutes to complete, or even longer.

What I would like to do is point a dummy application at the BIRT report, make the call, then save the result to disk on the server side.

Does anyone know something I can use to generate the report on the server?

Thanks for any help,
Peter.