UQ staff can apply for access to BusinessObjects by filling out the online Request for Access form. The form is in Excel format. BusinessObjects was chosen because of its user friendly nature and because it is particularly suited to the data warehouse environment.
Users can create their own queries by a simple point and click method with drop-down value lists.
Data are stored in universes, which are grouped together into collections based on their concentration. The access privileges required depend on the needs of the user. A guide of suggested user profiles is available if you are uncertain which collections you will need to use. At UQ the BusinessObjects application is published via the network using Citrix WinFrame technology. Among the many benefits of this technology is the ease with which it allows MIS Staff to provide support.