Training offering

IBM Cognos 8 BI Framework Manager: Design Metadata Models (V8.4)

Description

IBM Cognos 8 BI Framework Manager: Design Metadata Models (v8.4) is a five-day, instructor-led course that provides participants with introductory to advanced knowledge of metadata modelling concepts, and how to model metadata for predictable reporting and analysis results using Framework Manager. Participants will learn the full scope of the metadata modelling process, from initial project creation, to publishing of metadata to the Web, enabling end users to easily author reports and analyze data.

Participants

This is an intermediate course for developers who design metadata models for use in IBM Cognos 8 BI.

Prerequisite(s)

Required:
knowledge of common industry standard data structures and design experience with SQL experience gathering requirements and analyzing data
Recommended:
IBM Cognos 8 BI Report Studio: Author Professional Reports Fundamentals (V8.4) or CBT equivalent

Programme

Identify common data structures Gather requirements Create a baseline project Prepare reusable metadata Model for predictable results Create 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 MUNs in Framework Manager Model for drill-through in Framework Manager Advanced generated SQL concepts and complex queries Use advanced parameterization techniques in Framework Manager Model maintenance and extensibility Optimize and tune Framework Manager models Work in a multi-modeller environment Manage OLAP data sources Manage packages in Framework Manager