User IDs that access ReportCaster must exist in the ReportCaster Repository prior to accessing the ReportCaster API components. ReportCaster Administrators may migrate user IDs from a prior release (see the WebFOCUS and ReportCaster Installation and Configuration manual for your platform), or create new user IDs.

ReportCaster uses the user ID for ownership of schedules and Distribution Lists created using the ReportCaster API components.

There are two types of ReportCaster API users, Administrator and Users.

Create users and groups to provide ReportCaster capabilities for non-Managed Reporting users (when Managed Reporting is configured with ReportCaster, you must use the Managed Reporting User Administration tool to create and manage users and groups). For more information, see Accessing ReportCaster and Enabling User Capabilities in the ReportCaster Administration Applet manual.

Manage environment configuration settings using the ReportCaster Server Configuration tool.

If you have Administrator privileges, you can:

• Create and maintain public or private Distribution Lists owned by any user.
• Maintain, run, and view schedules owned by any user.
• Create your own schedule.
• Access the Library Access List within the Report Library product.
• Track the status of a schedule.
• View and delete schedule log information.

If you have User privileges and have been assigned scheduling capabilities, you can:

• Create and maintain your own public or private Distribution Lists.
• View and use public Distribution Lists owned by another user.
• Create, maintain, or view your own schedules.
• Run your own schedules.