Cognos Framework Manager I

    

Summary:
The Facet teaching methodology is used to deliver this course. It is designed to engage the students and promote
long term retention. It does so by mimicking real world environment. It is project based, discovery driven, collaborative and adaptive to an individual's learning preference. Students learn through hands-on exploration
under the guidance of an experienced instructor who brings the wealth of real world experience to the classroom.

Duration:
3 days/Lecture & Lab

Audience:
This class is designed for data modelers that need to gain a foundation in modeling metadata using Cognos Framework Manager.

Topics:

• Cognos 8 BI Overview
• How to Use Metadata
• Overview of Common Data Structures
• Customize Metadata
• Gathering Requirements for Data Modeling
• Modeling for Predictable Results
• Difference in operational and reporting databases
• Relationships and Cardinality
• Introduction to OLAP Data Sources
• Calculations
• The Purpose of Framework Manager
• Stand Alone and Embedded Filters
• The Framework Manager Environment
• Creating a Prompt
• Workflow of Framework Manager and Cognos 8
• Creating a Time Dimension
• Explore the User Interface
• Creating the Presentation Layer
• Project Planning
• Relational and Dimensional Business Views
• Creating a Framework Manager Project
• Security
• Verify and Model Query Item Properties
• Publishing Packages

Prerequisites:
While there are no prerequisites for this class, it is helpful if one has experience with Cognos 8 BI Report Studio.
Knowledge of SQL and Data Warehousing is a definite plus.

Last Update: May 22, 2012