Introduction to BI and Cognos

Module Description:
This Module is designed to give an introduction to Cognos 8.4 and its tools used for modeling & reporting. It is demo based with hands on projects on Cognos Connection, Query Studio, Analysis Studio, Report Studio & Framework Manager

Module Objectives: Upon completion of this Module, students will be able to:

• Explain the basic features of Cognos 8 business intelligence
• Know the real differences between Cognos studios and modeling components
• Understand the overall architecture

Prerequisites: None
Module Duration: 20 hours
Module Topics:

• Cognos 8 BI Overview; Cognos Connection Overview (Public Folders/My Folders; Properties; Scheduling; Running Reports; Folders/Packages); Cognos Query Studio (Creating New reports; List/Crosstab; Charts; Summaries/Calculations; Saving); Cognos Analysis Studio (OLAP Concepts Overview; Drill Down/Drill Up; Context Filters; Nesting;; Calculations); Cognos Report Studio (Multiple Objects on Page; Prompt Pages; Drill Through reports); Framework Manager (Model/Project; Layers; Packages)

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