Summary

Abstract
Additional Audience Description
This intermediate course is for administrators.
Course Keywords
Installation; configuration; J2A55G; J2A55; MBA00;SPVC
Course Objectives
Please refer to course overview.
Course Overview Description
This course provides training to new administrators on the fundamental tasks of
installing and configuring IBM Cognos BI,
and administering servers and content in the environment.
In the course, participants will install and configure the IBM Cognos BI softwar
e,
implement security, and manage the server components.
Students will also monitor and schedule tasks, create data sources, manage and d
eploy content in IBM Cognos Connection and IBM Cognos Administration.
If you are enrolling in a Self Paced Virtual Classroom or Web Based Training cou
rse,
before you enroll, please review the Self-Paced Virtual Classes and Web-Based Tr
aining Classes on our Terms and Conditions page,
as well as the system requirements, to ensure that your system meets the minimum
requirements for this course.
http://www.ibm.com/training/terms
Course Prerequisites
You should have:
Knowledge of Web application server architectures
Security systems administration
Experience using basic Windows functionality
Experience using a Web browser
Knowledge of your business requirements
Course Topics
Introduction to IBM Cognos BI Administration
Identify IBM Cognos BI Architecture
Secure the IBM cognos BI Environment
Administer the IBM Cognos BI Server Environment
Manage Run Activities
Manage Content in IBM Cognos Administration
Additional Configuration and Customization
Overview of IBM Cognos BI (Optional)
IBM Cognos BI for Consumers (Optional)
Drill Through Definitions (Optional)
End-to-end Workshop (Optional)

Duration Text
This is a worldwide course. Its duration may vary between countries and delivery
types. Select an offering of interest and click on the Session name to see the
actual dates and hours for that offering.

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IBM Cognos BI Administration (V10.1) - SPVC
Download/Study off-line | Talent@IBM | LMS-J2156G
Duration: 24 hrs
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Summary
Abstract

Additional Audience Description

This advanced course is for Administrators.
Course Keywords
etucourse;etucognos;Administration;J2156G; J2156;SPVC
Course Objectives
Please refer to Course Overview for description information.
Course Overview Description
This is the self paced training version of ''IBM Cognos BI Administration (V10.1
)'' classroom course. IBM Cognos BI Administration (V10.1) is a self paced cours
e that is designed to allow new administrators to learn the fundamental tasks of
administering servers and content in IBM Cognos BI. Through a combination of in
formation and hands-on exercises, students will install and configure the IBM Co
gnos BI software, implement security, and manage the server components. Students
will also monitor and schedule tasks, create data sources, manage and deploy co
ntent, manage report content in IBM Cognos Connection, and configure IBM Cognos
for Microsoft Office.
If you are enrolling in a Self Paced Virtual Classroom or Web Based Training cou
rse, before you enroll, please review the Self-Paced Virtual Classes and Web-Bas
ed Training Classes on our Terms and Conditions page, as well as the system requ
irements, to ensure that your system meets the minimum requirements for this cou
rse.
http://www.ibm.com/training/terms
Course Prerequisites
You should have:
Knowledge of Web application server architectures
Security systems administration
Experience using the Windows operating system
Experience using a Web browser
Knowledge of your business requirements
Course Remarks
Prior to enrolling, IBM Employees must follow their Division/Department processe
s to obtain approval to attend this public training class. Failure to follow Div
ision/Department approval processes may result in the IBM Employee being persona
lly responsible for the class charges.
GBS practitioners that use the EViTA system for requesting external training sho
uld use that same process for this course. Go to the EViTA site to start this pr
ocess: https://b25acidbw07.con.can.ibm.com/BCS/BCSVTEnrl.nsf/Billing%20Info?Open
Page
Once you enroll in a GTP class, you will receive a confirmation letter that shou
ld show:
The current GTP list price
The 20% discounted price available to IBMers. This is the price you will be
invoiced for the class.

Course Topics
Overview of IBM Cognos BI
Discuss IBM Cognos Business Intelligence (BI) and Financial Performance Mana
gement (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 admi
nistration 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 s
ingle 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 Transforme
r
Administer the IBM Cognos BI Server Environment
Overview of administrative tasks that can be performed in IBM Cognos Adminis
tration
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 Run Activities
Manage current, past, and upcoming run activities
Manage schedules
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 (Optional)
configure IBM Cognos Map Manager
create reports that leverage maps from IBM Cognos Map Manager
Duration Text
This is a worldwide course. Its duration may vary between countries and delivery
types. Select an offering of interest and click on the Session name to see the
actual dates and hours for that offering.
Format Description
n/a
Machine Requirements/Equipment
Minimum Requirements (for PC) to use SPVC
Windows 2000, XP, Vista, and 7
Firefox, including V3.6.6
Internet Explorer, including V8
Browser settings include:

Java Runtime Environment must be installed and enabled in the web browse
r
Web browser
Web browser
elearn.ihost.com
Cookies must be
Flash-enabled
CITRIX, for the

must be set to enable/allow JavaScript

Pop-up blocking mechanisms must be set to allow pop-ups from
enabled
remote lab (instructions to install included with the SPVC)