How can you find out what happens behind the scenes when a report request is issued? In this course, you will take an in-depth look at TABLE processing, examining in detail the internal events that take place when each command is issued.

• Understand the internal matrix and how it is built
• Use file views and alternate file views for maximum efficiency
• Identify missing segments and their effect on processing
• Follow the entire retrieval process for single-path and multipath databases
• Identify the physical and logical structure of a FOCUS database
• Add flexibility to your report request

Developers of FOCUS and WebFOCUS who need to know how report results are generated in order to build and maintain more efficient applications.

• Course 126, Intermediate Reporting and at least three months of extensive experience creating reports.