Hi Community,
We are beginning to use queries and dashboards.
Currently one user (User A) is developping queries that are used for creating data sources for dashboards.
Queries are used for data sources even if they are not published (User A does not publish them anyway, there is no need to do it for consumption by dashboards).
Hence the queries are located in the private query directory of User A and not accessible to other users.
Let's say that another user, User B would like to modify the query to modify the data source and then the dashboard : how would this work ?
Should User A export her query, and then User B import the Query, modify it, create the url for the data source, update the data source , etc. ?
That sounds impractical and error prone : is there a better way to handle this situation ?
Monika Leitner on
Hi Ubi Bene ,
To keep things structured and collaborative, it’s recommended to define clear ownership roles:
Query Owner = Data Source Owner
This person creates and maintains the base query and the initial datafeed that pulls data from it. They ensure the query logic is correct and the datafeed is stable.
Dashboard Owner
This person builds dashboards using the datafeeds. They can derive additional datafeeds from the base one if needed, but they don’t modify the original query.
This setup keeps responsibilities clear, avoids accidental changes, and makes teamwork smoother.
With SR28, we’ve introduced Repository Search as a datafeed source, making it much easier for Dashboard Owners to create and consume data directly from the repository. No need to rely on private queries or manual exports anymore!
Best ,
Monika