Help explaining how XML and possible a database are used in Crystal Reports

[amragl]

[b]PLEASE HELP!! Xml,crystal Reports and Databases Relation Theory. Please[/b]

Hi, I am Cesar Gonzalez, I am preparing a exam and I am struggle to get the right information for this topic.
There are several questions that I would like help with, if possible.

This is the list of Questions that I need to prepare.

a. Explanation of Crystal Reports (what Crystal Reports is trying to do? and how does it do it?)
b. Explanation of the role played by XML (and optionally any language written in XML)
c. A possible role for a database in the application.
d. why is XML used in Crystal Reports.
e. How does XML simplify storage on Crystal Reports?
f. How does XML simplify sharing on Crystal Reports?
g. What does XML replace?
h. What does the XML represent in the chosen application?
i. How is the XML processed?
j. Are there any disadvantages of using XML?
When a database is used alongside XML:
k. How are they related?
l. Is the XML stored and if so how is it stored?
m. How is the XML queried?

I Have this exam for the next 10-Apr-2008, So I would need this help before 9-Apr-2008 (Next Wednesday).

Any link/s to a website that could answer some or all the questions would be appreciate.

I would really appreciate if any of you could give a hand, althoug I know it is quite long question.

Thanks in advance,either you can answer or not.

PS: I dont know if you can send it to my email, but if so please fell free to send the answer to my email.

 

[ajetrumpet]

Cesar,

I can tell you that XML doesn't really do anything. It's just a port for transferring information. I don't know what else to tell you. It's really kind of simple (to me, anyway...)

 

[amragl]

Hi Adam, Thanks for answering.

I know what you mean, and that is why I am struggle to find information about this topic, althought xml it is for example used for:

• Content Management
• Data Aggregation/Portals
• Enterprise Application Integration
• Data Exchange

But as for my exam preparation I need more expecific information of how xml is used in Crystal reports.

Thank you, anyway for answering.

Cesar.

 

[ajetrumpet]

All it takes is a little bit of research:

PDF

 

[amragl]

Thanks Adam, I'll let you know if it was useful.

HI Again Adam, and thank you very much, I do realy appreciate your help.

I am not sure if I saw this article before, but because it some how more practical aqnd less theorical, i did not consider it.

Because I dont have much more resources I am going to read this deeply and try to get as much useful information as possible.

Once Again.

Many thanks.

Cesar.

All it takes is a little bit of research:

PDF

 

[ajetrumpet]

not a problem.

I didn't read it. I just googled it. Use the tool...it works. I'm just showing you that there is much more information out there than you probably know about.

good luck with your exam.