| Course Code: |
CO 07 |
| Course Abstract: |
You will load data from supported data sources using Cognos Metric Designer, as well as using alternative data loading methods such as flat files and SQL scripts. |
| Audience: |
This is an intermediate course for Developers. You may have up to 12 students for the session. |
| Duration: |
2 days |
| Learning Outcomes: |
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
> Plan, create, set up, and maintain scorecard applications using Cognos Metric Studio > Secure objects within the scorecard application, as well as the application itself |
| Course Topics: |
Cognos Metrics Studio (2 Days) Create Metrics Store
Identify scorecard methodologies Scorecards Metrics Summary Viewing Scorecards Creating Scorecards Projects Reports Diagrams Qualifiers
Introduction to Metrics Designer Create a Metrics Extract from a Dimensional Source Data Mapping
Introduction to Metric Studio Transfer Metrics from the Staging Area
Creating scorecards, metric types, qualifiers, and metrics Metric Types Filters Mouse Over Chart Historical Data Chart Types Calendar List Editing Data (Metric Maintenance) Comments Actions
Develop Watch Lists Add to Watch Lists Details Alerts Adding Shortcuts Add Reports to Metrics Pass parameters to a report Create a metrics extract from a Framework Manager model Load data from a relational data source and/or flat file Create Diagrams
Strategies Creating Strategies Creating Strategy Elements
Workshop (1 day) Optional Answer client specific questions Create real reports using client packages and data
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| Prerequisites: |
Knowledge of Performance Management (PM) concepts Knowledge of scorecarding methodologies and applications Knowledge of your business requirements Experience using the Windows operating system Experience using a Web browser Basic knowledge of Cognos 8 BI and Cognos Connection Availability of a conference room, projector and computers for each student(s) and trainer The appropriate software installed on each student(s) computer prior to start of training Connection to your database from either ODBC or native driver |