# Automate Dashboard Reports

> Automate dashboard reporting with OpenObserve by converting dashboards into PDF reports and delivering them via email. This video demonstrates how to schedule, configure, and distribute reports efficiently using the report server

Source: https://openobserve.ai/webinars-videos/automate-dashboard-reports/
Published: 2025-11-11
Authors: Simran Kumari
Duration: 12 mintues

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Automate dashboard reporting with OpenObserve by converting dashboards into PDF reports and delivering them via email. This video demonstrates how to schedule, configure, and distribute reports efficiently using the report server

## What you'll learn

- Automate dashboard-to-PDF report generation
- Schedule reports (daily, weekly, on-demand)
- Set up the OpenObserve Report Server using Docker
- Configure environment variables for deployment
- Enable automated email delivery via SMTP
- Distribute reports to stakeholders without manual effort

Stop manually exporting dashboards or building reports from scratch. This video walks through how to use the OpenObserve Report Server to automatically convert dashboards into PDF reports and deliver them via email.

You’ll learn how to schedule reports on a daily, weekly, or on-demand basis, ensuring stakeholders always have access to the latest data without needing to log in. The tutorial also covers setting up the report server using Docker and configuring environment variables for a smooth deployment.

Additionally, the video explains how to integrate with SMTP email services for seamless report distribution. It is designed for engineers, SREs, managers, and compliance teams who want a reliable, automated way to stay updated on observability metrics.

Follow along with step-by-step setup instructions, explore demo logs, and implement automated reporting in your workflow.

## Resources

- [Blog / Troubleshooting Guide](https://openobserve.ai/blog/openobserve-report-server-set-up/)