IBM Cognos Framework Manager Design Data Models

IBM Cognos Framework Manager: Design Metadata Models (v10.2) is a five-day, instructor-led course that provides participants with introductory to advanced knowledge of metadata modeling concepts, and how to model metadata for predictable reporting and analysis results using Framework Manager. Participants will learn the full scope of the metadata modeling process, from initial project creation, to publishing of metadata to the Web, enabling end users to easily author reports and analyze data.

This intermediate course is intended for Professional Report Authors.

This advanced offering is intended for developers who design metadata models for use in IBM Cognos.

• Overview of IBM Cognos BI
• Identify Common Data Structures
• Gather Requirements
• Create a Baseline Project
• Prepare Reusable Metadata
• Model for Predictable Results: Identify Reporting Issues
• Model for Predictable Results: Virtual Star Schemas
• Model for Predictable Results: Consolidate Metadata
• Calculations and Filters
• Implement a Time Dimension
• Specify Determinants
• Create the Presentation View
• Work with Different Query Subject Types
• Set Security in Framework Manager
• Create Analysis Objects
• Manage OLAP Data Sources
• Advanced Generated SQL Concepts and Complex Queries
• Use Advanced Parameterization Techniques in Framework Manger
• Model Maintenance and Extensibility
• Optimize and Tune Framework Manager Models
• Work in a Multi-Modeler Environment
• Manage Framework Manager Packages

5 days