Change report date Change sort change selection………. Modify, modify, modify.

Change report date Change sort change selection………. Modify, modify, modify

A simple point and click approach to data reporting

Uses a modular approach to coding

Fully bilingual

Multiple layers of security

Cost efficient

Provides reporting consistency

Combination of mainframe and Lotus Notes

Other configurations are possible

The Wisdom database is located within the Lotus Notes application

Navigate your way to the report of your choice

The Administrator

Designs and maintains the application Adds new reports by a click on a NEW REPORT button

The JCL is made up of the available parameters and a group of modules that wil generate the report based on the client’s selection.

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1 – Standard JCL

2 – Report parametres

3 – Required modules

4 – Modules to be added

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CMHC experience In place for three years Accurate reporting Data reliability The same approach is used to report on Financial, Human

Resources and Housing Data In 2005, over 200 clients have generated more than 3,000

reports without any programmer’s intervention

Summary

SAS/ODS & Lotus Notes Clients create their own report when they want it Clients do not need any mainframe or programming knowledge Program is compiled and sent to mainframe via FTP Job executes automatically Report sent via email or printed in the selected format No additional cost for licensing No additional security Use staff in place

The application User guide Sample reports Instruction manual Programmer’s guide Mail link to Administrator New report request Search feature

What you need Hardware: TSO & Lotus Notes applications Staff: A mainframe developer with JCL and SAS knowledge and

a Lotus Notes programmer

Finally, at our fingertips,

a simple and wise approach to

data extraction, transformation and

reporting

ContactFrank Franchellini CMHC/SCHL

613.748.2300 ext. 3508

ffranche@cmhc-schl.gc.ca

Denys Gravelle

Les Services de consultation DG

819.561.2278

denysg@videotron.ca