StaffQMetry Insights – Admin Control for Jira/Azure Custom Fields (QMetry v8.25)
Starting with QMetry v8.25, system administrators have greater control over which Jira or Azure custom fields are available in QMetry Insights Visual and Advanced Query Reports.
This update introduces a more structured way to manage reporting fields, helping teams avoid unnecessary data synchronization and improving overall reporting reliability.
What’s Changed
Earlier, all Jira or Azure custom fields were automatically available for reporting in Advanced Query Reports. In environments with a large number of custom fields, this could lead to unnecessary synchronization and additional load on the reporting database. With QMetry v8.25, administrators can now explicitly decide which custom fields should be synchronized and used for reporting.
Key Highlights
- Admin-controlled field availability - Only the custom fields explicitly selected by the System Administrator will be synchronized and made available for Custom Reporting.
- Configuration available under Integrations - A new configuration option is available under Integrations, allowing administrators to choose which Jira or Azure custom fields should be enabled for reporting.
- Improved reporting performance and reliability - By syncing only the required fields, the system reduces unnecessary data synchronization and improves the stability of the Custom Reporting database.
- Smooth transition for existing customers - For existing environments, any Jira or Azure custom fields that are already being used in Custom Gadgets will be automatically enabled to ensure that current reports continue to work without interruption. All other fields will remain disabled by default.
Why This Change Matters
Large Jira and Azure environments often contain hundreds of custom fields, many of which are not needed for reporting. This enhancement helps administrators:
- Reduce reporting database overhead
- Improve synchronization efficiency
- Maintain better control over reporting data
Summary
The Admin Control for Jira/Azure Custom Fields feature gives administrators the ability to manage reporting fields more effectively while ensuring existing reports remain unaffected. By enabling only the required fields, teams can maintain cleaner data synchronization and more reliable reporting within QMetry Insights.