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