Using WebFOCUS Verification Tools

Administrators can test the following components of WebFOCUS using the Verification tool on the Diagnostics menu of the WebFOCUS Administration Console:

The Automatic option verifies all of the currently configured components. The Selective option enables you to choose components to test.

The verification process includes checking Web server aliases and directory permissions for each type of client communication mode (CGI, WFServlet, or ISAPI).

The Automatic Verification and WebFOCUS Client verification tools, by default, place the verification logs in the ibi\WebFOCUS76\logs directory. These tools test read, write, and remove permissions for the logs directory. They also test read and write permissions for the ibi\WebFOCUS76\config directory.

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Procedure: How to Use Automatic Verification

Click Automatic on the Verification menu.
This enables you to see your directory permissions and test whether you can perform all the common WebFOCUS and WebFOCUS client operations such as creating and deleting applications, logging on as the administrator, reading and writing from the standard directories, creating and deleting domains, and creating and deleting reports.

Clicking Possibilities tells you what the problem might be and possible solutions.

Note: If you run this test (it is the Installation Verification Procedure) immediately after performing the installation procedure, there might be a delay. Check if the WWW Service has fully initialized/started before trying to execute this procedure.

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Procedure: How to Verify WebFOCUS Client Connections and Permissions

Click WebFOCUS Client on the Verification menu to test the connection between the client and the Web server and permissions for your application directory, configuration files, and Managed Reporting.
When you click WebFOCUS Client and if Managed Reporting is installed, the Managed Reporting logon section displays in addition to the Client path you are using, either CGI/ISAPI or servlet.

At this point you can change the Client path to test alternate communication methods and verify if they are available or configured properly.

If the Managed Reporting logon screen displayed, enter your ID and password, then click Start.
The following screen appears showing whether each area exists and is configured properly.

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Procedure: How to Verify ReportCaster Settings

Click ReportCaster Main Page on the Verification menu to open the ReportCasterhome page.

This verifies that resources in the rcaster Web application are accessible.

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Procedure: How to Test the WebFOCUS Reporting Server

Click WebFOCUS Reporting Server on the Verification menu to test the connection between the client and the WebFOCUS Reporting Server.

It shows your Client path and allows you to select a node (for example, EDASERVE).

Note: You can select the Sort alphabetically check box to sort a list of multiple servers.

You can then test the following areas:

Automatic Test. This selection checks connections and checks to see if you can list applications under the approot directory, if you can create and delete an application, and if you can run stored procedures and ad-hoc reports. When you are finished, click Back to return to the previous screen.
Test Ad Hoc Procedure. This selection opens a window containing a default ad-hoc procedure. You can select to run an Ad Hoc table request or an Ad Hoc graph request. Click Run to execute the procedure, or you can edit the procedure first. The procedure can consist of WebFOCUS or SQL commands. You can also change the Application path (using APP PATH, not EDAPATH). You will be prompted for credentials if the server is secure. When you are finished, click Back to return to the previous screen.

Test Existing Procedure. This selection lets you enter a procedure name and any necessary parameters. The procedure must be stored on the Reporting Server. You can also change the application path. Click Run to execute the procedure. When you are finished, click Back to return to the previous screen.

Open Server Console. This selection opens the Reporting Server console.