Overview of IBM Cognos BI

Introduction to the Reporting Application
Examine Report Studio and its interface
Explore different report types
Create a simple, sorted, and formatted report
Explore how data items are added to queries

Create List Reports

Format, group, and sort list reports
Describe options for aggregating data
Create a multi-fact query
Create a report with repeated data

Focus Reports using Filters

Create filters to narrow the focus of reports
Examine detail and summary filters
Determine when to apply filters on aggregate data

Create Crosstab Reports

Format and sort crosstab reports
Convert a list to a crosstab
Create crosstabs using unrelated data items
Create complex crosstabs using drag and drop functionality

Present Data Graphically

Create charts containing peer and nested items
Present data using different chart-type options
Add context to charts
Create and reuse custom chart palettes
Present key data in a single dashboard report

Focus Reports using Prompts ( Optional )

Identify various prompt types
Use parameters and prompts to focus data
Search for prompt items
Navigate between pages

Extend Reports using Calculations ( Optional )

Create calculations based on data in the data source
Add run-time information to the reports
Create expressions using functions
Highlight exceptional data
Show and hide data
Conditionally render objects in reports
Conditionally format one crosstab measure

Customize Reports with Conditional Formatting ( Optional )

Create multi-lingual reports
Highlight Exceptional Data
Create a Conditionally Rendered Column
Conditionally Format One Crosstab Measure Based on Another