Cognos Administration Training
Introduction to Cognos Administration
Get an overview of Cognos Administration, including its role and importance in managing IBM Cognos BI environments. Learn about the key features, components, and responsibilities of a Cognos Administrator.
Cognos Environment Setup
Learn how to set up and configure the Cognos environment. Study installation procedures, system requirements, and initial configuration to ensure a functional and optimized Cognos setup.
User and Security Management
Explore user and security management in Cognos. Learn how to create and manage user accounts, assign roles and permissions, and configure security settings to protect data and control access.
Content Management
Understand content management within Cognos. Study how to organize and manage reports, dashboards, and other content items, including folder structures, version control, and content distribution.
Performance Tuning and Optimization
Discover techniques for performance tuning and optimization in Cognos. Learn how to monitor system performance, optimize report execution, and configure caching to enhance overall performance.
Data Source Configuration
Learn how to configure data sources in Cognos. Study how to set up and manage connections to databases, define data source credentials, and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
Report Scheduling and Automation
Study how to schedule and automate report generation in Cognos. Learn about scheduling options, creating report jobs, and automating report delivery to streamline reporting processes.
Backup and Recovery
Understand backup and recovery procedures for Cognos environments. Learn how to perform regular backups, restore data, and ensure the availability and integrity of Cognos applications and content.
Monitoring and Troubleshooting
Explore monitoring and troubleshooting techniques for Cognos. Learn how to use monitoring tools, diagnose and resolve issues, and maintain the health and stability of Cognos systems.
Upgrades and Patches
Learn about managing upgrades and applying patches in Cognos. Study the upgrade process, compatibility considerations, and best practices for applying patches to keep the system current and secure.
Case Studies and Practical Exercises
Engage in case studies and practical exercises to apply Cognos Administration concepts. Practice setting up environments, managing users, and optimizing performance in real-world scenarios.
Exam Preparation and Study Tips
Prepare for Cognos Administration certification exams with study tips, practice exams, and review materials. Familiarize yourself with exam formats, question types, and strategies to maximize your chances of success.
Cognos Administration Syllabus
Overview of IBM Cognos BI
- Discuss IBM Cognos Business Intelligence (BI) and Financial Performance Management (FPM)
- Describe IBM Cognos BI components
- Describe IBM Cognos architecture at a high level
- Define IBM Cognos groups and roles
- Explain how to extend IBM Cognos BI
Introduction to IBM Cognos BI Administration
- Describe the role of the Administrator in relation to the IBM Cognos BI administration workflow process
- Describe the role of IBM Cognos Administration and IBM Cognos Configuration user interface components
Identify IBM Cognos BI Architecture
- Identify features of the IBM Cognos BI architecture
- Examine Cognos BI servlets and services
- Identify an example of Cognos BI request processing
- Performance planning and installation options and configurations
- Examine the Cognos Application Firewall
- Perform a distributed installation and configuration of IBM Cognos BI on a single machine
Secure the IBM Cognos BI Environment
- Identify the IBM Cognos BI security model
- Define authentication and authorization in IBM Cognos BI
- Identify security policies
- Secure administrative capabilities (access to functionality)
- Specify security settings after installation
- Implement security in IBM Cognos Framework Manager and IBM Cognos Transformer
Administer the IBM Cognos BI Server Environment
- Overview of administrative tasks that can be performed in IBM Cognos Administration
- Monitor system metrics
- Manage dispatchers and services
- Tune server performance
- Audit IBM Cognos BI
- Identify issues while troubleshooting the server environment
- Formulate the IBM Cognos BI backup strategy
Manage Content in IBM Cognos Administration
- Add and manage a data source
- Distribute data and create a distribution list and contacts
- Deploy IBM Cognos BI content
- Maintain the IBM Cognos BI content store
- Customize the appearance of IBM Cognos BI
IBM Cognos BI for Consumers
- Identify where Consumers access IBM Cognos BI content
- Use published reports
- Drill through to related data
- Run reports with options
- Add comments in saved output
- Personalize how content appears
- Manage human tasks
- Set alerts and watch rules
Drill-Through Definitions
- Enable users to navigate to related data in IBM Cognos BI
- Parameter-driven drill through vs. dynamic drill through
- Steps to enable drill-through access for a package
- Limit the items that users can drill through from (set scope)
- Set a measure as the scope
- Drill Through Assistant
Additional Configuration and Customization of the Environment
- Manage user profiles
- Add objects to the toolbox tab
- Create a custom template option
- Manage packages in IBM Cognos Connection
End-to-End Workshop
- Create roles
- Add members and define access permissions
- Set capabilities
- Create folders
- Define access to entries
- Create an export
- Create an import
IBM Cognos Map Manager
- Configure IBM Cognos Map Manager
- Create reports that leverage maps from IBM Cognos Map Manager
Training
Basic Level Training
Duration : 1 Month
Advanced Level Training
Duration : 1 Month
Project Level Training
Duration : 1 Month
Total Training Period
Duration : 3 Months
Course Mode :
Available Online / Offline
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