5.2 Report Types

Novell File Reporter has eight standardized report types:

Table 5-1 Novell File Reporter standardized report types

Report Type

Explanation

Summary Report

Provides an overview of how the storage space is being used on the storage resource. The report is relatively small in comparison to the other reports because it merely summarizes each folder in the storage resource with the file count, the cumulative size of the files, and the percentage of disk space that each folder and its contents are taking up within a storage resource.

Access Date Age Report

Presents storage data according to when files were last accessed. You can use this report to determine which files have not been accessed for a given amount of time and then decide whether to delete, archive, or move those files to less expensive storage.

Modification Date Age Report

Presents storage data according to when files were last modified. You can use this report to determine which files have not been modified in a given amount of time and then decide whether to delete, archive, or move those files to less expensive storage.

Filename Extension Report

Groups data according to filename extension. This report is good for determining file types that you do not want stored on your network drives. For example, you can easily identify who is storing .MP3 or .MOV files.

Owner Report

Groups data according to file owners. If it is determined that certain users are using a disproportionate amount of storage, you can see what these users are storing and if they are justified in doing so.

Duplicate File Report

Indicates duplicate versions of files being stored and their locations. A principle objective for any organization determined to limit network storage usage is to eliminate duplicate versions of files, and to place individual files to be shared in a shared network location.

Comparison Report

Presents side-by-side data from two scans showing files that have been added or deleted between two points in time. You can use this report to determine why storage consumption increased from one date to another, or how much impact a comprehensive network storage cleanup had.

Storage Cost Report

Indicates storage charges according to storage allocation charges established in the optional Charge Back setting. You can use this report to determine which users or groups are being irresponsible with network storage practices.