This application discloses a server for handling data reporting requests in a system that also comprises storage managers, primary storage devices, and secondary storage devices connected over one or more networks. The server receives, from each storage manager, a copy of data associated with the storage manager, and stores the received copies in one or more local databases. The server builds offline one or more indices for part or all of the received copies to improve query processing against the one or more local databases. Next, the server receives a request over a network from one of the storage managers or a standalone console, which received the request from a user for a report of data associated with the storage managers. The server produces a data report in response to the request, using the one or more indices and without impacting performance of the storage managers.