Sample reports: Interpretation

The various sample reports that ship with the product are explained in this section which helps you in understanding the reports.

All sample reports that ship with the product can be accessed through the Report by categories folder, which is organized into three business areas covering all aspects of project tracking and management. Each business area is further categorized into project activities or business purpose. With the help of the folder structure, you can easily choose and select the kind of reports you want to work with.

All reports in this folder are shortcuts to the reports that are located in Sample Report Definitions > Data Warehouse Reports. To facilitate easy access of these reports, they are also grouped into the following categories:

Functional hierarchy

Reports under the Functional hierarchy folder are grouped into seven categories, based on functional activities that they serve. These categories are:
  • Defect management
  • Defects needing attention
  • Development activity
  • Project management
  • Requirement management
  • Requirements delivery
  • Test management

Practice oriented hierarchy

Reports under the Practice oriented hierarchy folder are grouped into five categories, based on the business purpose that they serve. These categories are:
  • Change control
  • Change management
  • Iterative development
  • Requirement practices
  • Test management
For information on these practice-oriented hierarchy reports, see the related links on this page.

Product oriented hierarchy

Reports under the Product oriented hierarchy folder are grouped according to the product that acts as the data source:
  • ClearCase® reports
  • ClearQuest® reports
  • Microsoft® Project reports
  • Multi product integrated reports
  • RequisitePro® reports
  • Test products reports

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