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April 2009  

 

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Techniques

SpotOn   Integrating Interactive GIS Maps in IBM Cognos Reports
With the maps included in IBM Cognos 8 BI, organizations can create visually compelling reports. With IBM Cognos Map Manager, report authors can also bring externally developed maps into the design. These capabilities enable organizations to display key business data in a geographic context. Drill down on regions adds to the usability and impact of the report. Read more...
Validating a list box prompt   Validating a list box prompt
In real time scenario, the business may ask for restriction on number of values selected on a list box prompt. This can be achieved by several ways like conditional blocks or java scripts. Read more...
Triggering a Cognos 8 BI event externally   Triggering a Cognos 8 BI event externally
This article details how to run a Cognos scheduled event from a source external to the Cognos 8 BI environment.  It expands on the information that is available in the Administration and Security Guide that is distributed with Cognos 8. Read more...
General Size, Structure, and Volume Guidelines in Framework Manager   General Size, Structure, and Volume Guidelines in Framework Manager
As a company’s reporting requirements grow, so too does the need for efficient models to use in the reporting medium. Often the result is to create one large model with all the possible reporting elements within it, leaving the modeler with a single object to maintain. This can cause more problems than are anticipated at first because, as the model grows so does dependency on this model and in the process restricting the modeler from breaking it up into smaller more manageable models later on. This document will discuss some of the general guidelines for modeling with regards to size structure and volume. Read more...
Documenting Dimension Usage by Cube in TM1 9.x   Documenting Dimension Usage by Cube in TM1 9.x
Sharing dimensions between cubes is very common in TM1 applications. As a result, it is often necessary to identify and document which dimensions are used in which cubes. This article describes two methods for building a dimension audit cube for tracking dimension usage in TM1.  Read more...

Features

Mark Your Calendars: IBM Cognos Insight & Cognos Support Phone
Numbers are Changing
  Mark Your Calendars: IBM Cognos Insight & Cognos Support Phone Numbers are Changing
Effective May 4, 2009 Cognos Insight will be replaced by the IBM Support Service Request (SR) system and Cognos Support phone numbers will be replaced with IBM Support in country numbers. Read more...
Continuing Business within IBM - New Service Request System and
IBM Cognos Customer Center Details
  Continuing Business within IBM - New Service Request System and IBM Cognos Customer Center Details
As of May 4, all service requests related to IBM Cognos software support needs will be logged via IBM processes and systems, and we are pleased to announce the IBM Cognos Customer Center is now live on IBM.com. Read more...
Making the Case for Attending Forum
  Making the Case for Attending Forum
When the economy is tight, travel budgets get extra scrutiny. That’s as it should be. But the closer you look at a trip to IBM Cognos Forum, the more obvious its value becomes.  Read more...
Tech experts, finance pros and industry thought leaders get together
online
  Tech experts, finance pros and industry thought leaders get together online
The IBM Cognos Innovation Center for Performance Management is a forum and resource center for IBM customers and partners. Read more...
New from IBM Cognos Education
  New from IBM Cognos Education
Check out four new IBM Cognos 8 v4 CBTs and find out how to save by leveraging instructor-led online training. Read more...

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