About the Modernized Analytics Tool
Overview
The Modernized Analytics Tool brings data connections, reports, configurations, and schema exploration together into a single, streamlined experience. Every Analytics page features a shared header containing links to Analytics Tutorials, Release Notes, and the Support page. The 'Data Connectors', 'Power BI Reports', 'Data Configuration', and 'Data Explorer' tabs are visible to a user based on their assigned permission level.
Key Features
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Centralized Data Connectors: Replaces legacy connector pages with a unified hub featuring guided onboarding wizards, connection status tracking, and a 3-step setup checklist (Configure Authentication, Access Connection Kit, and Confirm Connection).
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Flexible Authentication Methods: Supports Security Tokens (with countdown tracking), OpenID Connect (OIDC) Authentication (for centralized access and downloading
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Searchable Power BI Reports Library: Replaces static file download tables with searchable report cards, grid/table view toggles, category filtering, package-based access indicators (Included, Partial, Not Applicable), and report downloads.
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Consolidated Data Configuration: Allows admins to configure custom Budget and Forecasting views with real-time preparation tracking, alongside secure Public Photo Link Access management complete with audit logging.
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Interactive Data Explorer: Enhances schema exploration by allowing users to search tables/columns, view detailed metadata, trace primary (PK) and foreign (FK) key relationships, and download ERDs directly in-product.
Things to Consider
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Required User Permissions:
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'Read-only' or higher permissions to the Company level Analytics tool.
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Databricks Direct Connection and Data Configuration Tab Permissions:
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'Admin' level permissions to the Company level Analytics tool.
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Analytics Tool Features
Set Up or Add Platform Connections
Manage Platform Connections
Configure Authentication Methods
Connection Lifecycle & Maintenance Actions
Access and Download Power BI Reports
Configure Company Settings (Admin Only)
Explore Data Schema in Data Explorer
Quick Reference: Location Mapping
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Feature/Item |
New Location in the Analytics Tool |
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Getting Started Tab |
Replaced by the Data Connectors page |
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Individual Platform Tool Pages |
Unified under Data Connectors (Kits via Step 2 of Connection Checklist) |
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Token Generation |
Moved from User Profile to the Data Connectors page and to the Onboarding Wizard |
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PBIX File Download Table |
Replaced by the Power BI Reports library grid/table view |
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Power BI Tutorial Videos |
Accessible via the Power BI Guide button in the Power BI Reports page header |
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Budget and Forecasting Tab |
Consolidated under the Data Configuration tab |
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Column Inventory PDF |
Replaced by interactive table metadata in Data Explorer |
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ERD PDF |
Exportable via the Download ERD button in Data Explorer |
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Field Mapping Spreadsheet (1.0 → 2.0) |
Removed |

