Abstract: In an embodiment, a method is provided for storing information related to a decision making process. In this method, data items that are associated with a choice, a fact, and/or a decision are accessed. These data items are used in an application that provides a functionality associated with the decision making process. A relationship between the data items is then created based on a context in which the data items are used in the application. The data items and the relationship are stored in a common data structure that is accessible by a different application that provides a different functionality associated with the decision making process.

Abstract: A computer readable storage medium includes executable instructions to receive from a requester a query for objects within a system. An index for the objects within the system that match the query is generated. The index is segmented into pages. A set of page state queries is returned to the requester. The page state queries specify criteria for retrieving objects from segments of the index.

Abstract: A method of receiving a report includes submitting a search query, receiving a proposed abstract query and report search results, and accepting a choice between submitting the proposed abstract query to generate a report and designating an existing report from the report search results. A report is then received in accordance with the choice.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method is provided for storing information related to a decision making process. In this method, data items that are associated with a choice, a fact, and/or a decision are accessed. These data items are used in an application that provides a functionality associated with the decision making process. A relationship between the data items is then created based on a context in which the data items are used in the application. The data items and the relationship are stored in a common data structure that is accessible by a different application that provides a different functionality associated with the decision making process.

Abstract: A computer readable storage medium includes executable instructions to extract data model object information and report data values from data model objects in at least one semantic abstraction to define indexed fields. A search query is received. The search query is applied against the indexed fields to define matching data model objects and matching report data values. A proposed abstract query with at least one matching data model object and a corresponding semantic abstraction is generated.

Abstract: A report publication system includes a first set of report management servers defining a first cluster supporting a common report management architecture. A first set of client machines operate in accordance with the common report management architecture. The first client machines are configured to access the first cluster. A second set of report management servers defines a second cluster supporting the common report management architecture. A second set of client machines operate in accordance with the common report management architecture. The second client machines are configured to access the second cluster. A first client machine of the first set of client machines invokes a report on the first cluster to form a published report with a designated destination address. The published report is exchanged between the first cluster and the second cluster via the Internet in accordance with the destination address.

Abstract: A computer readable storage medium includes executable instructions to receive from a requester a query for objects within a system. An index for the objects within the system that match the query is generated. The index is segmented into pages. A set of page state queries is returned to the requester. The page state queries specify criteria for retrieving objects from segments of the index.

Abstract: A computer readable storage medium includes executable instructions to extract data model object information and report data values from data model objects in at least one semantic abstraction to define indexed fields. A search query is received. The search query is applied against the indexed fields to define matching data model objects and matching report data values. A proposed abstract query with at least one matching data model object and a corresponding semantic abstraction is generated.

Abstract: A method of receiving a report includes submitting a search query, receiving a proposed abstract query and report search results, and accepting a choice between submitting the proposed abstract query to generate a report and designating an existing report from the report search results. A report is then received in accordance with the choice.

Abstract: A report publication system includes a first set of report management servers defining a first cluster supporting a common report management architecture. A first set of client machines operate in accordance with the common report management architecture. The first client machines are configured to access the first cluster. A second set of report management servers defines a second cluster supporting the common report management architecture. A second set of client machines operate in accordance with the common report management architecture. The second client machines are configured to access the second cluster. A first client machine of the first set of client machines invokes a report on the first cluster to form a published report with a designated destination address. The published report is exchanged between the first cluster and the second cluster via the Internet in accordance with the destination address.