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Techniques and features from IBM Cognos Support Services

May 2009

Techniques

		How to Display Report Running Totals and Page Running Totals in IBM Cognos 8 This technique describes how to display the running total of a measure for a report, the running total for each page in the report, and a summary for each running total on each page. Read more...

		How to use MUNs, macros and dimensional functions to apply date prompts to OLAP data sources In IBM Cognos 8 Report Studio, date prompts cannot be used directly against a time dimension in a multi-dimensional data source such as a PowerCube. This document illustrates one technique that can be used to apply date prompts to OLAP data sources in order to achieve more intuitive functionality for end users. Read more...

		Configuring Submissions for IBM Cognos Controller IBM Cognos Controller can handle data with several different submissions. The submission can be defined as a view of data being loaded into Controller. You could, for example, have one submission which could include AP and AR information on the close and nothing else. The key issue is that you can have up to 10 submissions in Controller. Read more...

Features

More Customer Sessions Added to Forum Agenda
IBM Cognos Forum 2009 is only a day or two away, but we never stop looking for ways to improve the educational experience—right up to, and even during the event. Among the additions we’ve made in recent weeks are the following customer sessions from four very diverse industries. Read more...

Finding Knowledge
Since Cognos became a part of IBM, there have been many transitions that our customers have had to deal with, and the way in which knowledge is accessed is certainly one of them. This article will attempt to clarify the new landscape and provide some helpful tips to keep in mind when searching for knowledge. Read more...

Find the Right Course! Instructor-Led Online Training Updates
Are you looking for cost-effective solutions to reduce the cost of training? We are leveraging IBM technology to deliver Instructor-Led Online Training (ILO). ILO classes offer the same high-quality material and experienced experts that are used in traditional classrooms, delivering training to the locations most convenient to our customers. Learn more...

Performance Management Experience Workshop
Now more than ever companies need Performance Management tools and disciplines to effectively manage performance in turbulent times. To help senior finance and IT executives maneuver their way through the current business environment, the IBM Cognos Innovation Center is offering a Performance Management Experience Workshop. Read more...

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