In this document we will explain how to activate Big Data so that it can be used by different parts of the system: reports, dashboards and more.

WARNING: once you activate Big Data, the server console will generate a date and time which indicates to the system since when should this information be considered. Some critical parts of the system, like for example the reports, will start using this information since that date and time, and therefore it is recommended to not change this date and time unless you know how to correctly prepare the data for other periods.

1. Activate Big Data

Some systems have already activated the Big Data functionality. To check if your system has Big Data activated, check if the Big Data Autocalc option is activated in the Calculations tab in the server console.

If it is activated, you do not need to follow this procedure as your system should be using Big Data automatically since the date and time indicated in the Since field.

If it is not activated, mark the Big Data Autocalc option. After doing so, the date and time Since which is in the same section will indicate since when the system will start using Big Data. Do not change this date and time unless you know how to correctly prepare Big Data for previous periods.

2. Restart Central Service

Stop and restart the Central Service from the Activity tab of the Console tab. The Big Data task will be shown working in the Activity list. If the task is not being showed, check the logs to find the cause.

Data preparation for previous periods

It is possible to prepare Big Data for previous periods. If you need this functionality, please contact your edinn support.