IBM Cognos Business Intelligence 10: The Official Guide

The only authorized guide to IBM Cognos Business Intelligence v10.1Updated for the latest release of the software, IBM Cognos Business Intelligence 10: The Official Guide explains how to create, implement, and manage an enterprise BI solution. Maximize all of the new and enhanced features, including the powerful modeling, monitoring, and analytics capabilities. Build and deliver reports that foster informed business decisions and better results. Filled with real-world examples and expert advice, this practical resource is ideal for anyone working with IBM Cognos Business Intelligence v10.1--from administrators to end users. Monitor performance using dashboards and scorecardsAssign user roles and privilegesProvide a single access point to application-specific data via Cognos ConnectionAccess content from Microsoft Office applications and mobile devicesCollect and analyze BI data in an interactive dashboard with Cognos Business InsightUse Cognos Administration tools for system managementImplement appropriate security measuresCreate BI reports with relational and dimensional data using Business Insight AdvancedUse Report Studio to build dimensional reports and statistical analysesIdentify and deliver mission-critical information using Event StudioMonitor business performance with Metric StudioCreate, modify, organize, and publish a model in Framework ManagerEnsure report integrity with Lifecycle Manager