2.5.3 Evaluating the data output methods

You must evaluate which of the output methods provided by the standard adaptors is to be used to output data.

Data output is performed by an output adaptor. The standard adaptors enable you to use connectors for data output (output connectors) to output the results of stream data summary analysis to files and a dashboard. The table below lists and describes the data output methods.

Table 2-5 Data output methods

No.Data output methodDescription
1File outputThis method uses a file output connector to output the results of stream data summary analysis to files.
For details about file output, see 10.6 File output.
2Dashboard output This method uses a dashboard output connector to output the results of stream data summary analysis and to view the data using Dashboard Viewer of Flex Dashboard.
You can edit the dashboard window displayed by Dashboard Viewer, such as the chart display layout.
For details about dashboard output, see 10.7 Dashboard output.

Note that you specify data output in the CB definition for output in the adaptor configuration definition file. For details about the CB definition in the adaptor configuration definition file, see 9. Adaptor Definition Files.