IBM Cognos Business Intelligence 10: The Official Guide

The only authorized guide to IBM Cognos Business Intelligence v10.1

Updated 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 scorecards

Assign user roles and privileges

Provide a single access point to application-specific data via Cognos Connection

Access content from Microsoft Office applications and mobile devices

Collect and analyze BI data in an interactive dashboard with Cognos Business Insight

Use Cognos Administration tools for system management

Implement appropriate security measures

Create BI reports with relational and dimensional data using Business Insight Advanced

Use Report Studio to build dimensional reports and statistical analyses

Identify and deliver mission-critical information using Event Studio

Monitor business performance with Metric Studio

Create, modify, organize, and publish a model in Framework Manager

Ensure report integrity with Lifecycle Manager