Spotfire Administration and Configuration Flashcards

What is a 'Spotfire Web Player'?

Answer: A server component that renders analyses in a browser without requiring a local Spotfire installation

The Web Player is a server-side component that serves Spotfire analyses to browsers, eliminating the need for client-side installation.

Which file format is used to save and share a full Spotfire analysis including data?

Answer: .dxp

The .dxp (Data Exchange Package) format is Spotfire's native analysis file that bundles visualizations, settings, and optionally embedded data.

In Spotfire Server, what is the role of the 'LDAP/Active Directory' integration?

Answer: Authenticate users and import groups from enterprise directory services

LDAP/AD integration lets Spotfire authenticate users against corporate directories and automatically import group memberships.

What is the purpose of 'Scheduled updates' for analyses in Spotfire Server?

Answer: Automatically refresh data and cache analysis results on a defined schedule

Scheduled updates precompute and cache analysis results at defined intervals so users see up-to-date data without query delays.

In Spotfire, what does the 'Trust' setting on a data connection or analysis control?

Answer: Determines whether embedded scripts and data functions are allowed to execute

The trust level controls whether IronPython scripts, data functions, and certain automation components are permitted to run.

Which Spotfire administrative tool is used to configure server settings, user directories, and deployment areas?

Answer: Spotfire Server Configuration Tool (config.bat / config.sh)

The Configuration Tool (config.bat on Windows or config.sh on Linux) is the dedicated CLI and web utility for administering Spotfire Server.