Data Connections and Data Sources Flashcards

What is the native file format for saving TIBCO Spotfire analyses?

Answer: .dxp

TIBCO Spotfire saves analyses in the .dxp format, which can contain embedded data, visualizations, and settings.

Which data storage mode in TIBCO Spotfire embeds data directly inside the analysis file?

Answer: Embedded mode

Embedded mode stores the data within the .dxp file itself, making the analysis self-contained and portable.

What does 'in-database' analysis mode mean in TIBCO Spotfire?

Answer: Queries are executed directly against the source database without importing data into Spotfire

In-database mode pushes query execution to the source database, enabling analysis of very large datasets that cannot fit in memory.

Which TIBCO Spotfire tool allows administrators to define reusable, shareable data source connections and queries?

Answer: Information Designer

Information Designer is used to create Information Links — reusable, parameterized queries stored in the Spotfire Library for shared use.

Which standard driver interface does TIBCO Spotfire commonly use to connect to relational databases?

Answer: ODBC/JDBC

Spotfire supports both ODBC and JDBC drivers to connect to a wide range of relational databases.

What is a 'linked' data connection in TIBCO Spotfire?

Answer: A data source reference stored externally that can be refreshed to load updated data

A linked data connection stores a reference to an external source, allowing users to refresh the analysis to pull in the latest data.

What is the primary purpose of the Data Canvas in TIBCO Spotfire?

Answer: To provide a visual interface for managing and transforming data flows between data tables

The Data Canvas provides a graphical view of how data is loaded and transformed, making it easy to add, join, and modify data tables.