Creating a custom report

You can modify predefined reports with custom parameters in IBM Spectrum Protect Plus and save the customized reports.

To create a report, complete the following steps:

1. In the navigation panel, click Reports and Logs > Reports.
2. Click on the Reports tab.
3. Click the Create Custom Report () icon beside the desired report to be customized.
4. On the Create Custom Report window, select the Parameters tab. Enter a name for the report in the Name field, and enter a description for the custom report in the Description field. Set your customized parameters that relate to the selected report.
   Note: Report names can include alphanumeric characters and the following symbols: $-_.+!*'(). Spaces are not allowed in the report name.
5. Optionally, on the Schedule tab, check the Define Schedule box. If a schedule is to be defined, provide this information:
   • For Repeats, enter an integer value and select Subhourly, Hourly, Daily, Weekly, Monthly, or Yearly. When Weekly is selected, you may select one or more days of the week. The Start Time will apply to the selected days of the week.
   • For Start Time, enter a date and time, and select the appropriate timezone. The default timezone that is displayed is based on browser settings.
   • Enter the e-mail address of the recipient that is to receive a copy of the report in the e-mail address field. At least one recipient must be added. If more addresses are required, click on the Add a receipient plus () icon.
6. Click the Save Report button.
7. To locate a custom report, click on the Custom Reports tab.
8. Click on the Run Custom Report () icon to run the report.
9. Optionally, to update a custom report, click the Update Custom Report () icon. To remove a custom report, click the Remove Report () icon.