IBM Cognos Transformer: Design OLAP Models (v10.2)

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IBM Cognos Transformer: Design OLAP Models (v10.2)

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IBM Cognos Education is now pleased to offer you our courses in an exciting new learning format, Instructor-led Online (ILO). Students areoffered a similar experience to live classroom training, with the convenience of having it delivered directly to their desktop. IBM Cognos Transformer: Design OLAP Models (V10.2) is a four-day, instructor-led online course that provides developers with knowledge ofOLAP modeling concepts using Transformer. Participants will learn how to design, build, and maintain PowerCubes for use in IBM Cognos BIso that end users can easily analyze data.

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This intermediate course is intended for Developers who design OLAP models for use in IBM Cognos BI.

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Please refer to course overview.

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This offering is intended for Developers who understand thebusiness need for ad hoc queries and analysis, and haveexperience gathering requirements and analyzing data. It is alsorecommended that students take the IBM Cognos Report Studio:Author Professional Reports Fundamentals (V10.2) course.


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line line lineDiscuss IBM Cognos and Performance Discuss IBM Cognos and Performance Discuss IBM Cognos and PerformanceManagement Management ManagementDiscuss the basics of OLAP analysis Discuss the basics of OLAP analysis Discuss the basics of OLAP analysisDescribe the purpose of a model plan Describe the purpose of a model plan Describe the purpose of a model planDiscuss the types of data used by Discuss the types of data used by Discuss the types of data used byTransformer Transformer TransformerCreate model structures and modify property Create model structures and modify Create model structures and modifysheets property sheets property sheetsDescribe model types and data entities Describe model types and data entities Describe model types and data entitiesDefine a regular time dimension Define a regular time dimension Define a regular time dimensionCompare trends over time Compare trends over time Compare trends over timeDiscuss the use of multiple data sources Discuss the use of multiple data sources Discuss the use of multiple data sourcesDiscuss the purpose and uses of measures Discuss the purpose and uses of Discuss the purpose and uses ofDiscuss measure allocation measures measuresApply and use currency conversion Discuss measure allocation Discuss measure allocationtechniques Apply and use currency conversion Apply and use currency conversionDiscuss primary and alternate hierarchies techniques techniquesDiscuss techniques for customizing Discuss primary and alternate hierarchies Discuss primary and alternate hierarchiesdimensions Discuss techniques for customizing Discuss techniques for customizingCreate various types of PowerCubes dimensions dimensionsExamine the security environment Create various types of PowerCubes Create various types of PowerCubesReview model security Examine the security environment Examine the security environmentMaintain models and PowerCubes Review model security Review model securityIdentify conformed values between data Maintain models and PowerCubes Maintain models and PowerCubessources Identify conformed values between data Identify conformed values between dataExamine cube groups sources sourcesIdentify the pros and cons Examine cube groups Examine cube groups

Identify the pros and cons Identify the pros and cons

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Limit the range of valid dates names The Time DimensionRelative Time Address changes that Impact a MUN Examine standard and nonstandard timeSet the current period Discuss when category codes can dimensionsCreate relative time categories change Limit the range of valid datesCustomize relative time categories The Time Dimension Relative TimeUse Multiple Data Sources Examine standard and nonstandard time Set the current periodPlan the data sources dimensions Create relative time categoriesDefine data source types Limit the range of valid dates Customize relative time categoriesUniqueness Relative Time Use Multiple Data SourcesIdentify and resolve conflicts between data Set the current period Plan the data sourcessources Create relative time categories Define data source typesValidate a multiple data source model Customize relative time categories UniquenessDiscuss a unique move Use Multiple Data Sources Identify and resolve conflicts between dataWorking with Measures Plan the data sources sourcesDescribe regular and calculated measures Define data source types Validate a multiple data source modelSet measure properties Uniqueness Discuss a unique moveCompare rollup options Identify and resolve conflicts between Working with MeasuresCreate a calculated measure data sources Describe regular and calculated measuresCreate calculations before or after rollups Validate a multiple data source model Set measure propertiesCreate a category count Discuss a unique move Compare rollup optionsAllocated Measures Working with Measures Create a calculated measureAllocate measures as a constant and by Describe regular and calculated Create calculations before or after rollupsanother measure measures Create a category countCheck measure distribution Set measure properties Allocated MeasuresCurrency Conversion Compare rollup options Allocate measures as a constant and byAlternate Hierarchies within a Dimension Create a calculated measure another measureDescribe the benefits of alternate Create calculations before or after rollups Check measure distributionhierarchies Create a category count Currency ConversionCreate an alternate drill-down path Allocated Measures Alternate Hierarchies within a DimensionDefine convergence levels and identify Allocate measures as a constant and by Describe the benefits of alternateuniqueness issues another measure hierarchiesAdvanced Dimensional Modeling Check measure distribution Create an alternate drill-down pathAdd a new source level to an existing Currency Conversion Define convergence levels and identifydimension Alternate Hierarchies within a Dimension uniqueness issuesCreate a manual level in a dimension Describe the benefits of alternate Advanced Dimensional ModelingCreate orphan categories hierarchies Add a new source level to an existingModify a dimension using a subdimension Create an alternate drill-down path dimensionCreate a special category Define convergence levels and identify Create a manual level in a dimensionCreate a scenario dimension uniqueness issues Create orphan categoriesUse calculated columns and categories Advanced Dimensional Modeling Modify a dimension using a subdimensionCustomize Cube Content Add a new source level to an existing Create a special categoryOmit dimensions and exclude measures dimension Create a scenario dimensionCreate and apply dimension views Create a manual level in a dimension Use calculated columns and categoriesExamine IBM Cognos Security Create orphan categories Customize Cube ContentIdentify the IBM Cognos BI security model Modify a dimension using a Omit dimensions and exclude measuresDefine authentication and authorization subdimension Create and apply dimension viewsIdentify security policies Create a special category Examine IBM Cognos SecurityApplying Security Create a scenario dimension Identify the IBM Cognos BI security modelCreate custom views Use calculated columns and categories Define authentication and authorizationAssign security to custom views Customize Cube Content Identify security policiesAssign custom views to PowerCubes Omit dimensions and exclude measures Applying SecurityCombine custom views with dimension Create and apply dimension views Create custom viewsviews Examine IBM Cognos Security Assign security to custom viewsExamine a union of custom views Identify the IBM Cognos BI security Assign custom views to PowerCubesMaintain Models and PowerCubes model Combine custom views with dimensionUnderstand data source, model, cube Define authentication and authorization viewsupdates Identify security policies Examine a union of custom viewsSynchronize the model and data source Applying Security Maintain Models and PowerCubesIncrementally update PowerCubes Create custom views Understand data source, model, cubeCopy and activate a newer version of the Assign security to custom views updatesPowerCube without affecting users Assign custom views to PowerCubes Synchronize the model and data sourceConsiderations for Drill Through Combine custom views with dimension Incrementally update PowerCubesDiscuss using drill through in IBM Cognos BI views Copy and activate a newer version of theDefine a report drill through Examine a union of custom views PowerCube without affecting usersDefine a package-based drill through Maintain Models and PowerCubes Considerations for Drill ThroughIdentify drill-through values Understand data source, model, cube Discuss using drill through in IBM Cognos


Discuss modeling recommendations updates BIOptimize PowerCubes Synchronize the model and data source Define a report drill throughPlan for disk space Incrementally update PowerCubes Define a package-based drill throughOptimize PowerCube inputs and outputs Copy and activate a newer version of the Identify drill-through valuesDetermine factors that affect PowerCube PowerCube without affecting users Discuss modeling recommendationsbuild time and user response time Considerations for Drill Through Optimize PowerCubesPartition PowerCubes Discuss using drill through in IBM Plan for disk spaceDevelop a partitioning strategy Cognos BI Optimize PowerCube inputs and outputsCreate a time-based partitioned cube Define a report drill through Determine factors that affect PowerCubeAutomatic vs. manual partitioning Define a package-based drill through build time and user response timeUnderstand multi-file PowerCubes Identify drill-through values Partition PowerCubesBlank Model Plans (Optional) Discuss modeling recommendations Develop a partitioning strategy

Optimize PowerCubes Create a time-based partitioned cubePlan for disk space Automatic vs. manual partitioning

line Optimize PowerCube inputs and outputs Understand multi-file PowerCubesDescribe IBM Cognos BI components Determine factors that affect PowerCube Blank Model Plans (Optional)Explain how to extend IBM Cognos BI build time and user response timeTransformer Fundamentals Partition PowerCubesReview Transformer capabilities and its role Develop a partitioning strategy linein IBM Cognos 8 BI Create a time-based partitioned cube Describe IBM Cognos BI componentsDiscuss Transformer components Automatic vs. manual partitioning Explain how to extend IBM Cognos BIDefine categories and members Understand multi-file PowerCubes Transformer FundamentalsThe Transformer Development Process Blank Model Plans (Optional) Review Transformer capabilities and itsMatch business requirements to the model role in IBM Cognos 8 BIDiscuss an approach for creating a model Discuss Transformer componentsplan line Define categories and membersData sources in Transformer Describe IBM Cognos BI components The Transformer Development ProcessCreate data source files and define Explain how to extend IBM Cognos BI Match business requirements to the modelproperties Transformer Fundamentals Discuss an approach for creating a modelPreview source data and SQL Review Transformer capabilities and its planAdd IBM Cognos data sources to the model role in IBM Cognos 8 BI Data sources in TransformerDiscuss data filtering Discuss Transformer components Create data source files and defineBuilding a Model Define categories and members propertiesConfirm the data source origin The Transformer Development Process Preview source data and SQLGenerate categories to populate the model Match business requirements to the Add IBM Cognos data sources to theModify the model using the dimension model modeldiagram Discuss an approach for creating a model Discuss data filteringVerify the model and create a PowerCube plan Building a ModelPublish as a data source and package Data sources in Transformer Confirm the data source originConsiderations for Designing Successful Create data source files and define Generate categories to populate the modelPowerCubes properties Modify the model using the dimensionDefine members and member unique names Preview source data and SQL diagramAddress changes that Impact a MUN Add IBM Cognos data sources to the Verify the model and create a PowerCubeDiscuss when category codes can change model Publish as a data source and packageThe Time Dimension Discuss data filtering Considerations for Designing SuccessfulExamine standard and nonstandard time Building a Model PowerCubesdimensions Confirm the data source origin Define members and member uniqueLimit the range of valid dates Generate categories to populate the namesRelative Time model Address changes that Impact a MUNSet the current period Modify the model using the dimension Discuss when category codes can changeCreate relative time categories diagram The Time DimensionCustomize relative time categories Verify the model and create a Examine standard and nonstandard timeUse Multiple Data Sources PowerCube dimensionsPlan the data sources Publish as a data source and package Limit the range of valid datesDefine data source types Considerations for Designing Successful Relative TimeUniqueness PowerCubes Set the current periodIdentify and resolve conflicts between data Define members and member unique Create relative time categoriessources names Customize relative time categoriesValidate a multiple data source model Address changes that Impact a MUN Use Multiple Data SourcesDiscuss a unique move Discuss when category codes can Plan the data sourcesWorking with Measures change Define data source typesDescribe regular and calculated measures The Time Dimension UniquenessSet measure properties Examine standard and nonstandard time Identify and resolve conflicts between dataCompare rollup options dimensions sourcesCreate a calculated measure Limit the range of valid dates Validate a multiple data source modelCreate calculations before or after rollups Relative Time Discuss a unique move


Create a category count Set the current period Working with MeasuresAllocated Measures Create relative time categories Describe regular and calculated measuresAllocate measures as a constant and by Customize relative time categories Set measure propertiesanother measure Use Multiple Data Sources Compare rollup optionsCheck measure distribution Plan the data sources Create a calculated measureCurrency Conversion Define data source types Create calculations before or after rollupsAlternate Hierarchies within a Dimension Uniqueness Create a category countDescribe the benefits of alternate Identify and resolve conflicts between Allocated Measureshierarchies data sources Allocate measures as a constant and byCreate an alternate drill-down path Validate a multiple data source model another measureDefine convergence levels and identify Discuss a unique move Check measure distributionuniqueness issues Working with Measures Currency ConversionAdvanced Dimensional Modeling Describe regular and calculated Alternate Hierarchies within a DimensionAdd a new source level to an existing measures Describe the benefits of alternatedimension Set measure properties hierarchiesCreate a manual level in a dimension Compare rollup options Create an alternate drill-down pathCreate orphan categories Create a calculated measure Define convergence levels and identifyModify a dimension using a subdimension Create calculations before or after rollups uniqueness issuesCreate a special category Create a category count Advanced Dimensional ModelingCreate a scenario dimension Allocated Measures Add a new source level to an existingUse calculated columns and categories Allocate measures as a constant and by dimensionCustomize Cube Content another measure Create a manual level in a dimensionOmit dimensions and exclude measures Check measure distribution Create orphan categoriesCreate and apply dimension views Currency Conversion Modify a dimension using a subdimensionExamine IBM Cognos Security Alternate Hierarchies within a Dimension Create a special categoryIdentify the IBM Cognos BI security model Describe the benefits of alternate Create a scenario dimensionDefine authentication and authorization hierarchies Use calculated columns and categoriesIdentify security policies Create an alternate drill-down path Customize Cube ContentApplying Security Define convergence levels and identify Omit dimensions and exclude measuresCreate custom views uniqueness issues Create and apply dimension viewsAssign security to custom views Advanced Dimensional Modeling Examine IBM Cognos SecurityAssign custom views to PowerCubes Add a new source level to an existing Identify the IBM Cognos BI security modelCombine custom views with dimension dimension Define authentication and authorizationviews Create a manual level in a dimension Identify security policiesExamine a union of custom views Create orphan categories Applying SecurityMaintain Models and PowerCubes Modify a dimension using a Create custom viewsUnderstand data source, model, cube subdimension Assign security to custom viewsupdates Create a special category Assign custom views to PowerCubesSynchronize the model and data source Create a scenario dimension Combine custom views with dimensionIncrementally update PowerCubes Use calculated columns and categories viewsCopy and activate a newer version of the Customize Cube Content Examine a union of custom viewsPowerCube without affecting users Omit dimensions and exclude measures Maintain Models and PowerCubesConsiderations for Drill Through Create and apply dimension views Understand data source, model, cubeDiscuss using drill through in IBM Cognos BI Examine IBM Cognos Security updatesDefine a report drill through Identify the IBM Cognos BI security Synchronize the model and data sourceDefine a package-based drill through model Incrementally update PowerCubesIdentify drill-through values Define authentication and authorization Copy and activate a newer version of theDiscuss modeling recommendations Identify security policies PowerCube without affecting usersOptimize PowerCubes Applying Security Considerations for Drill ThroughPlan for disk space Create custom views Discuss using drill through in IBM CognosOptimize PowerCube inputs and outputs Assign security to custom views BIDetermine factors that affect PowerCube Assign custom views to PowerCubes Define a report drill throughbuild time and user response time Combine custom views with dimension Define a package-based drill throughPartition PowerCubes views Identify drill-through valuesDevelop a partitioning strategy Examine a union of custom views Discuss modeling recommendationsCreate a time-based partitioned cube Maintain Models and PowerCubes Optimize PowerCubesAutomatic vs. manual partitioning Understand data source, model, cube Plan for disk spaceUnderstand multi-file PowerCubes updates Optimize PowerCube inputs and outputsBlank Model Plans (Optional) Synchronize the model and data source Determine factors that affect PowerCube

Incrementally update PowerCubes build time and user response timeCopy and activate a newer version of the Partition PowerCubes

line PowerCube without affecting users Develop a partitioning strategyDescribe IBM Cognos BI components Considerations for Drill Through Create a time-based partitioned cubeExplain how to extend IBM Cognos BI Discuss using drill through in IBM Automatic vs. manual partitioningTransformer Fundamentals Cognos BI Understand multi-file PowerCubesReview Transformer capabilities and its role Define a report drill through Blank Model Plans (Optional)


in IBM Cognos 8 BI Define a package-based drill throughDiscuss Transformer components Identify drill-through valuesDefine categories and members Discuss modeling recommendations lineThe Transformer Development Process Optimize PowerCubes Describe IBM Cognos BI componentsMatch business requirements to the model Plan for disk space Explain how to extend IBM Cognos BIDiscuss an approach for creating a model Optimize PowerCube inputs and outputs Transformer Fundamentalsplan Determine factors that affect PowerCube Review Transformer capabilities and itsData sources in Transformer build time and user response time role in IBM Cognos 8 BICreate data source files and define Partition PowerCubes Discuss Transformer componentsproperties Develop a partitioning strategy Define categories and membersPreview source data and SQL Create a time-based partitioned cube The Transformer Development ProcessAdd IBM Cognos data sources to the model Automatic vs. manual partitioning Match business requirements to the modelDiscuss data filtering Understand multi-file PowerCubes Discuss an approach for creating a modelBuilding a Model Blank Model Plans (Optional) planConfirm the data source origin Data sources in TransformerGenerate categories to populate the model Create data source files and defineModify the model using the dimension line propertiesdiagram Describe IBM Cognos BI components Preview source data and SQLVerify the model and create a PowerCube Explain how to extend IBM Cognos BI Add IBM Cognos data sources to thePublish as a data source and package Transformer Fundamentals modelConsiderations for Designing Successful Review Transformer capabilities and its Discuss data filteringPowerCubes role in IBM Cognos 8 BI Building a ModelDefine members and member unique names Discuss Transformer components Confirm the data source originAddress changes that Impact a MUN Define categories and members Generate categories to populate the modelDiscuss when category codes can change The Transformer Development Process Modify the model using the dimensionThe Time Dimension Match business requirements to the diagramExamine standard and nonstandard time model Verify the model and create a PowerCubedimensions Discuss an approach for creating a model Publish as a data source and packageLimit the range of valid dates plan Considerations for Designing SuccessfulRelative Time Data sources in Transformer PowerCubesSet the current period Create data source files and define Define members and member uniqueCreate relative time categories properties namesCustomize relative time categories Preview source data and SQL Address changes that Impact a MUNUse Multiple Data Sources Add IBM Cognos data sources to the Discuss when category codes can changePlan the data sources model The Time DimensionDefine data source types Discuss data filtering Examine standard and nonstandard timeUniqueness Building a Model dimensionsIdentify and resolve conflicts between data Confirm the data source origin Limit the range of valid datessources Generate categories to populate the Relative TimeValidate a multiple data source model model Set the current periodDiscuss a unique move Modify the model using the dimension Create relative time categoriesWorking with Measures diagram Customize relative time categoriesDescribe regular and calculated measures Verify the model and create a Use Multiple Data SourcesSet measure properties PowerCube Plan the data sourcesCompare rollup options Publish as a data source and package Define data source typesCreate a calculated measure Considerations for Designing Successful UniquenessCreate calculations before or after rollups PowerCubes Identify and resolve conflicts between dataCreate a category count Define members and member unique sourcesAllocated Measures names Validate a multiple data source modelAllocate measures as a constant and by Address changes that Impact a MUN Discuss a unique moveanother measure Discuss when category codes can Working with MeasuresCheck measure distribution change Describe regular and calculated measuresCurrency Conversion The Time Dimension Set measure propertiesAlternate Hierarchies within a Dimension Examine standard and nonstandard time Compare rollup optionsDescribe the benefits of alternate dimensions Create a calculated measurehierarchies Limit the range of valid dates Create calculations before or after rollupsCreate an alternate drill-down path Relative Time Create a category countDefine convergence levels and identify Set the current period Allocated Measuresuniqueness issues Create relative time categories Allocate measures as a constant and byAdvanced Dimensional Modeling Customize relative time categories another measureAdd a new source level to an existing Use Multiple Data Sources Check measure distributiondimension Plan the data sources Currency ConversionCreate a manual level in a dimension Define data source types Alternate Hierarchies within a DimensionCreate orphan categories Uniqueness Describe the benefits of alternateModify a dimension using a subdimension Identify and resolve conflicts between hierarchiesCreate a special category data sources Create an alternate drill-down path


Create a scenario dimension Validate a multiple data source model Define convergence levels and identifyUse calculated columns and categories Discuss a unique move uniqueness issuesCustomize Cube Content Working with Measures Advanced Dimensional ModelingOmit dimensions and exclude measures Describe regular and calculated Add a new source level to an existingCreate and apply dimension views measures dimensionExamine IBM Cognos Security Set measure properties Create a manual level in a dimensionIdentify the IBM Cognos BI security model Compare rollup options Create orphan categoriesDefine authentication and authorization Create a calculated measure Modify a dimension using a subdimensionIdentify security policies Create calculations before or after rollups Create a special categoryApplying Security Create a category count Create a scenario dimensionCreate custom views Allocated Measures Use calculated columns and categoriesAssign security to custom views Allocate measures as a constant and by Customize Cube ContentAssign custom views to PowerCubes another measure Omit dimensions and exclude measuresCombine custom views with dimension Check measure distribution Create and apply dimension viewsviews Currency Conversion Examine IBM Cognos SecurityExamine a union of custom views Alternate Hierarchies within a Dimension Identify the IBM Cognos BI security modelMaintain Models and PowerCubes Describe the benefits of alternate Define authentication and authorizationUnderstand data source, model, cube hierarchies Identify security policiesupdates Create an alternate drill-down path Applying SecuritySynchronize the model and data source Define convergence levels and identify Create custom viewsIncrementally update PowerCubes uniqueness issues Assign security to custom viewsCopy and activate a newer version of the Advanced Dimensional Modeling Assign custom views to PowerCubesPowerCube without affecting users Add a new source level to an existing Combine custom views with dimensionConsiderations for Drill Through dimension viewsDiscuss using drill through in IBM Cognos BI Create a manual level in a dimension Examine a union of custom viewsDefine a report drill through Create orphan categories Maintain Models and PowerCubesDefine a package-based drill through Modify a dimension using a Understand data source, model, cubeIdentify drill-through values subdimension updatesDiscuss modeling recommendations Create a special category Synchronize the model and data sourceOptimize PowerCubes Create a scenario dimension Incrementally update PowerCubesPlan for disk space Use calculated columns and categories Copy and activate a newer version of theOptimize PowerCube inputs and outputs Customize Cube Content PowerCube without affecting usersDetermine factors that affect PowerCube Omit dimensions and exclude measures Considerations for Drill Throughbuild time and user response time Create and apply dimension views Discuss using drill through in IBM CognosPartition PowerCubes Examine IBM Cognos Security BIDevelop a partitioning strategy Identify the IBM Cognos BI security Define a report drill throughCreate a time-based partitioned cube model Define a package-based drill throughAutomatic vs. manual partitioning Define authentication and authorization Identify drill-through valuesUnderstand multi-file PowerCubes Identify security policies Discuss modeling recommendationsBlank Model Plans (Optional) Applying Security Optimize PowerCubes

Create custom views Plan for disk spaceAssign security to custom views Optimize PowerCube inputs and outputs

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Identify conformed values between data Develop a partitioning strategy propertiessources Create a time-based partitioned cube Preview source data and SQLExamine cube groups Automatic vs. manual partitioning Add IBM Cognos data sources to theIdentify the pros and cons Understand multi-file PowerCubes model

Blank Model Plans (Optional) Discuss data filteringBuilding a Model

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hierarchies Create a category count Define authentication and authorizationCreate an alternate drill-down path Allocated Measures Identify security policiesDefine convergence levels and identify Allocate measures as a constant and by Applying Securityuniqueness issues another measure Create custom viewsAdvanced Dimensional Modeling Check measure distribution Assign security to custom viewsAdd a new source level to an existing Currency Conversion Assign custom views to PowerCubesdimension Alternate Hierarchies within a Dimension Combine custom views with dimensionCreate a manual level in a dimension Describe the benefits of alternate viewsCreate orphan categories hierarchies Examine a union of custom viewsModify a dimension using a subdimension Create an alternate drill-down path Maintain Models and PowerCubesCreate a special category Define convergence levels and identify Understand data source, model, cubeCreate a scenario dimension uniqueness issues updatesUse calculated columns and categories Advanced Dimensional Modeling Synchronize the model and data sourceCustomize Cube Content Add a new source level to an existing Incrementally update PowerCubesOmit dimensions and exclude measures dimension Copy and activate a newer version of theCreate and apply dimension views Create a manual level in a dimension PowerCube without affecting usersExamine IBM Cognos Security Create orphan categories Considerations for Drill ThroughIdentify the IBM Cognos BI security model Modify a dimension using a Discuss using drill through in IBM CognosDefine authentication and authorization subdimension BIIdentify security policies Create a special category Define a report drill throughApplying Security Create a scenario dimension Define a package-based drill throughCreate custom views Use calculated columns and categories Identify drill-through valuesAssign security to custom views Customize Cube Content Discuss modeling recommendationsAssign custom views to PowerCubes Omit dimensions and exclude measures Optimize PowerCubesCombine custom views with dimension Create and apply dimension views Plan for disk spaceviews Examine IBM Cognos Security Optimize PowerCube inputs and outputsExamine a union of custom views Identify the IBM Cognos BI security Determine factors that affect PowerCubeMaintain Models and PowerCubes model build time and user response timeUnderstand data source, model, cube Define authentication and authorization Partition PowerCubesupdates Identify security policies Develop a partitioning strategySynchronize the model and data source Applying Security Create a time-based partitioned cubeIncrementally update PowerCubes Create custom views Automatic vs. manual partitioningCopy and activate a newer version of the Assign security to custom views Understand multi-file PowerCubesPowerCube without affecting users Assign custom views to PowerCubes Blank Model Plans (Optional)Considerations for Drill Through Combine custom views with dimensionDiscuss using drill through in IBM Cognos BI viewsDefine a report drill through Examine a union of custom views lineDefine a package-based drill through Maintain Models and PowerCubes Discuss IBM Cognos and PerformanceIdentify drill-through values Understand data source, model, cube ManagementDiscuss modeling recommendations updates Discuss the basics of OLAP analysisOptimize PowerCubes Synchronize the model and data source Describe the purpose of a model planPlan for disk space Incrementally update PowerCubes Discuss the types of data used byOptimize PowerCube inputs and outputs Copy and activate a newer version of the TransformerDetermine factors that affect PowerCube PowerCube without affecting users Create model structures and modifybuild time and user response time Considerations for Drill Through property sheetsPartition PowerCubes Discuss using drill through in IBM Describe model types and data entitiesDevelop a partitioning strategy Cognos BI Define a regular time dimensionCreate a time-based partitioned cube Define a report drill through Compare trends over timeAutomatic vs. manual partitioning Define a package-based drill through Discuss the use of multiple data sourcesUnderstand multi-file PowerCubes Identify drill-through values Discuss the purpose and uses ofBlank Model Plans (Optional) Discuss modeling recommendations measures

Optimize PowerCubes Discuss measure allocationPlan for disk space Apply and use currency conversion

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dataCreate and apply dimension views Examine a union of custom views sourcesExamine IBM Cognos Security Maintain Models and PowerCubes Validate a multiple data source modelIdentify the IBM Cognos BI security model Understand data source, model, cube Discuss a unique moveDefine authentication and authorization updates Working with MeasuresIdentify security policies Synchronize the model and data source Describe regular and calculated measuresApplying Security Incrementally update PowerCubes Set measure propertiesCreate custom views Copy and activate a newer version of the Compare rollup optionsAssign security to custom views PowerCube without affecting users Create a calculated measureAssign custom views to PowerCubes Considerations for Drill Through Create calculations before or after rollupsCombine custom views with dimension Discuss using drill through in IBM Create a category countviews Cognos BI Allocated MeasuresExamine a union of custom views Define a report drill through Allocate measures as a constant and byMaintain Models and PowerCubes Define a package-based drill through another measureUnderstand data source, model, cube Identify drill-through values Check measure distributionupdates Discuss modeling recommendations Currency ConversionSynchronize the model and data source Optimize PowerCubes Alternate Hierarchies within a Dimension


Incrementally update PowerCubes Plan for disk space Describe the benefits of alternateCopy and activate a newer version of the Optimize PowerCube inputs and outputs hierarchiesPowerCube without affecting users Determine factors that affect PowerCube Create an alternate drill-down pathConsiderations for Drill Through build time and user response time Define convergence levels and identifyDiscuss using drill through in IBM Cognos BI Partition PowerCubes uniqueness issuesDefine a report drill through Develop a partitioning strategy Advanced Dimensional ModelingDefine a package-based drill through Create a time-based partitioned cube Add a new source level to an existingIdentify drill-through values Automatic vs. manual partitioning dimensionDiscuss modeling recommendations Understand multi-file PowerCubes Create a manual level in a dimensionOptimize PowerCubes Blank Model Plans (Optional) Create orphan categoriesPlan for disk space Modify a dimension using a subdimensionOptimize PowerCube inputs and outputs Create a special categoryDetermine factors that affect PowerCube line Create a scenario dimensionbuild time and user response time Describe IBM Cognos BI components Use calculated columns and categoriesPartition PowerCubes Explain how to extend IBM Cognos BI Customize Cube ContentDevelop a partitioning strategy Transformer Fundamentals Omit dimensions and exclude measuresCreate a time-based partitioned cube Review Transformer capabilities and its Create and apply dimension viewsAutomatic vs. manual partitioning role in IBM Cognos 8 BI Examine IBM Cognos SecurityUnderstand multi-file PowerCubes Discuss Transformer components Identify the IBM Cognos BI security modelBlank Model Plans (Optional) Define categories and members Define authentication and authorization

The Transformer Development Process Identify security policiesMatch business requirements to the Applying Security

line model Create custom viewsDescribe IBM Cognos BI components Discuss an approach for creating a model Assign security to custom viewsExplain how to extend IBM Cognos BI plan Assign custom views to PowerCubesTransformer Fundamentals Data sources in Transformer Combine custom views with dimensionReview Transformer capabilities and its role Create data source files and define viewsin IBM Cognos 8 BI properties Examine a union of custom viewsDiscuss Transformer components Preview source data and SQL Maintain Models and PowerCubesDefine categories and members Add IBM Cognos data sources to the Understand data source, model, cubeThe Transformer Development Process model updatesMatch business requirements to the model Discuss data filtering Synchronize the model and data sourceDiscuss an approach for creating a model Building a Model Incrementally update PowerCubesplan Confirm the data source origin Copy and activate a newer version of theData sources in Transformer Generate categories to populate the PowerCube without affecting usersCreate data source files and define model Considerations for Drill Throughproperties Modify the model using the dimension Discuss using drill through in IBM CognosPreview source data and SQL diagram BIAdd IBM Cognos data sources to the model Verify the model and create a Define a report drill throughDiscuss data filtering PowerCube Define a package-based drill throughBuilding a Model Publish as a data source and package Identify drill-through valuesConfirm the data source origin Considerations for Designing Successful Discuss modeling recommendationsGenerate categories to populate the model PowerCubes Optimize PowerCubesModify the model using the dimension Define members and member unique Plan for disk spacediagram names Optimize PowerCube inputs and outputsVerify the model and create a PowerCube Address changes that Impact a MUN Determine factors that affect PowerCubePublish as a data source and package Discuss when category codes can build time and user response timeConsiderations for Designing Successful change Partition PowerCubesPowerCubes The Time Dimension Develop a partitioning strategyDefine members and member unique names Examine standard and nonstandard time Create a time-based partitioned cubeAddress changes that Impact a MUN dimensions Automatic vs. manual partitioningDiscuss when category codes can change Limit the range of valid dates Understand multi-file PowerCubesThe Time Dimension Relative Time Blank Model Plans (Optional)Examine standard and nonstandard time Set the current perioddimensions Create relative time categoriesLimit the range of valid dates Customize relative time categories lineRelative Time Use Multiple Data Sources Describe IBM Cognos BI componentsSet the current period Plan the data sources Explain how to extend IBM Cognos BICreate relative time categories Define data source types Transformer FundamentalsCustomize relative time categories Uniqueness Review Transformer capabilities and itsUse Multiple Data Sources Identify and resolve conflicts between role in IBM Cognos 8 BIPlan the data sources data sources Discuss Transformer componentsDefine data source types Validate a multiple data source model Define categories and membersUniqueness Discuss a unique move The Transformer Development ProcessIdentify and resolve conflicts between data Working with Measures Match business requirements to the modelsources Describe regular and calculated Discuss an approach for creating a model


Validate a multiple data source model measures planDiscuss a unique move Set measure properties Data sources in TransformerWorking with Measures Compare rollup options Create data source files and defineDescribe regular and calculated measures Create a calculated measure propertiesSet measure properties Create calculations before or after rollups Preview source data and SQLCompare rollup options Create a category count Add IBM Cognos data sources to theCreate a calculated measure Allocated Measures modelCreate calculations before or after rollups Allocate measures as a constant and by Discuss data filteringCreate a category count another measure Building a ModelAllocated Measures Check measure distribution Confirm the data source originAllocate measures as a constant and by Currency Conversion Generate categories to populate the modelanother measure Alternate Hierarchies within a Dimension Modify the model using the dimensionCheck measure distribution Describe the benefits of alternate diagramCurrency Conversion hierarchies Verify the model and create a PowerCubeAlternate Hierarchies within a Dimension Create an alternate drill-down path Publish as a data source and packageDescribe the benefits of alternate Define convergence levels and identify Considerations for Designing Successfulhierarchies uniqueness issues PowerCubesCreate an alternate drill-down path Advanced Dimensional Modeling Define members and member uniqueDefine convergence levels and identify Add a new source level to an existing namesuniqueness issues dimension Address changes that Impact a MUNAdvanced Dimensional Modeling Create a manual level in a dimension Discuss when category codes can changeAdd a new source level to an existing Create orphan categories The Time Dimensiondimension Modify a dimension using a Examine standard and nonstandard timeCreate a manual level in a dimension subdimension dimensionsCreate orphan categories Create a special category Limit the range of valid datesModify a dimension using a subdimension Create a scenario dimension Relative TimeCreate a special category Use calculated columns and categories Set the current periodCreate a scenario dimension Customize Cube Content Create relative time categoriesUse calculated columns and categories Omit dimensions and exclude measures Customize relative time categoriesCustomize Cube Content Create and apply dimension views Use Multiple Data SourcesOmit dimensions and exclude measures Examine IBM Cognos Security Plan the data sourcesCreate and apply dimension views Identify the IBM Cognos BI security Define data source typesExamine IBM Cognos Security model UniquenessIdentify the IBM Cognos BI security model Define authentication and authorization Identify and resolve conflicts between dataDefine authentication and authorization Identify security policies sourcesIdentify security policies Applying Security Validate a multiple data source modelApplying Security Create custom views Discuss a unique moveCreate custom views Assign security to custom views Working with MeasuresAssign security to custom views Assign custom views to PowerCubes Describe regular and calculated measuresAssign custom views to PowerCubes Combine custom views with dimension Set measure propertiesCombine custom views with dimension views Compare rollup optionsviews Examine a union of custom views Create a calculated measureExamine a union of custom views Maintain Models and PowerCubes Create calculations before or after rollupsMaintain Models and PowerCubes Understand data source, model, cube Create a category countUnderstand data source, model, cube updates Allocated Measuresupdates Synchronize the model and data source Allocate measures as a constant and bySynchronize the model and data source Incrementally update PowerCubes another measureIncrementally update PowerCubes Copy and activate a newer version of the Check measure distributionCopy and activate a newer version of the PowerCube without affecting users Currency ConversionPowerCube without affecting users Considerations for Drill Through Alternate Hierarchies within a DimensionConsiderations for Drill Through Discuss using drill through in IBM Describe the benefits of alternateDiscuss using drill through in IBM Cognos BI Cognos BI hierarchiesDefine a report drill through Define a report drill through Create an alternate drill-down pathDefine a package-based drill through Define a package-based drill through Define convergence levels and identifyIdentify drill-through values Identify drill-through values uniqueness issuesDiscuss modeling recommendations Discuss modeling recommendations Advanced Dimensional ModelingOptimize PowerCubes Optimize PowerCubes Add a new source level to an existingPlan for disk space Plan for disk space dimensionOptimize PowerCube inputs and outputs Optimize PowerCube inputs and outputs Create a manual level in a dimensionDetermine factors that affect PowerCube Determine factors that affect PowerCube Create orphan categoriesbuild time and user response time build time and user response time Modify a dimension using a subdimensionPartition PowerCubes Partition PowerCubes Create a special categoryDevelop a partitioning strategy Develop a partitioning strategy Create a scenario dimensionCreate a time-based partitioned cube Create a time-based partitioned cube Use calculated columns and categoriesAutomatic vs. manual partitioning Automatic vs. manual partitioning Customize Cube ContentUnderstand multi-file PowerCubes Understand multi-file PowerCubes Omit dimensions and exclude measures


Blank Model Plans (Optional) Blank Model Plans (Optional) Create and apply dimension viewsExamine IBM Cognos SecurityIdentify the IBM Cognos BI security model

line line Define authentication and authorizationDescribe IBM Cognos BI components Describe IBM Cognos BI components Identify security policiesExplain how to extend IBM Cognos BI Explain how to extend IBM Cognos BI Applying SecurityTransformer Fundamentals Transformer Fundamentals Create custom viewsReview Transformer capabilities and its role Review Transformer capabilities and its Assign security to custom viewsin IBM Cognos 8 BI role in IBM Cognos 8 BI Assign custom views to PowerCubesDiscuss Transformer components Discuss Transformer components Combine custom views with dimensionDefine categories and members Define categories and members viewsThe Transformer Development Process The Transformer Development Process Examine a union of custom viewsMatch business requirements to the model Match business requirements to the Maintain Models and PowerCubesDiscuss an approach for creating a model model Understand data source, model, cubeplan Discuss an approach for creating a model updatesData sources in Transformer plan Synchronize the model and data sourceCreate data source files and define Data sources in Transformer Incrementally update PowerCubesproperties Create data source files and define Copy and activate a newer version of thePreview source data and SQL properties PowerCube without affecting usersAdd IBM Cognos data sources to the model Preview source data and SQL Considerations for Drill ThroughDiscuss data filtering Add IBM Cognos data sources to the Discuss using drill through in IBM CognosBuilding a Model model BIConfirm the data source origin Discuss data filtering Define a report drill throughGenerate categories to populate the model Building a Model Define a package-based drill throughModify the model using the dimension Confirm the data source origin Identify drill-through valuesdiagram Generate categories to populate the Discuss modeling recommendationsVerify the model and create a PowerCube model Optimize PowerCubesPublish as a data source and package Modify the model using the dimension Plan for disk spaceConsiderations for Designing Successful diagram Optimize PowerCube inputs and outputsPowerCubes Verify the model and create a Determine factors that affect PowerCubeDefine members and member unique names PowerCube build time and user response timeAddress changes that Impact a MUN Publish as a data source and package Partition PowerCubesDiscuss when category codes can change Considerations for Designing Successful Develop a partitioning strategyThe Time Dimension PowerCubes Create a time-based partitioned cubeExamine standard and nonstandard time Define members and member unique Automatic vs. manual partitioningdimensions names Understand multi-file PowerCubesLimit the range of valid dates Address changes that Impact a MUN Blank Model Plans (Optional)Relative Time Discuss when category codes canSet the current period changeCreate relative time categories The Time Dimension lineCustomize relative time categories Examine standard and nonstandard time Discuss IBM Cognos and PerformanceUse Multiple Data Sources dimensions ManagementPlan the data sources Limit the range of valid dates Discuss the basics of OLAP analysisDefine data source types Relative Time Describe the purpose of a model planUniqueness Set the current period Discuss the types of data used byIdentify and resolve conflicts between data Create relative time categories Transformersources Customize relative time categories Create model structures and modifyValidate a multiple data source model Use Multiple Data Sources property sheetsDiscuss a unique move Plan the data sources Describe model types and data entitiesWorking with Measures Define data source types Define a regular time dimensionDescribe regular and calculated measures Uniqueness Compare trends over timeSet measure properties Identify and resolve conflicts between Discuss the use of multiple data sourcesCompare rollup options data sources Discuss the purpose and uses ofCreate a calculated measure Validate a multiple data source model measuresCreate calculations before or after rollups Discuss a unique move Discuss measure allocationCreate a category count Working with Measures Apply and use currency conversionAllocated Measures Describe regular and calculated techniquesAllocate measures as a constant and by measures Discuss primary and alternate hierarchiesanother measure Set measure properties Discuss techniques for customizingCheck measure distribution Compare rollup options dimensionsCurrency Conversion Create a calculated measure Create various types of PowerCubesAlternate Hierarchies within a Dimension Create calculations before or after rollups Examine the security environmentDescribe the benefits of alternate Create a category count Review model securityhierarchies Allocated Measures Maintain models and PowerCubesCreate an alternate drill-down path Allocate measures as a constant and by Identify conformed values between dataDefine convergence levels and identify another measure sources


uniqueness issues Check measure distribution Examine cube groupsAdvanced Dimensional Modeling Currency Conversion Identify the pros and consAdd a new source level to an existing Alternate Hierarchies within a Dimensiondimension Describe the benefits of alternate Identify Common Data Structures (Optional)Create a manual level in a dimension hierarchies lineCreate orphan categories Create an alternate drill-down pathModify a dimension using a subdimension Define convergence levels and identifyCreate a special category uniqueness issuesCreate a scenario dimension Advanced Dimensional ModelingUse calculated columns and categories Add a new source level to an existingCustomize Cube Content dimensionOmit dimensions and exclude measures Create a manual level in a dimensionCreate and apply dimension views Create orphan categoriesExamine IBM Cognos Security Modify a dimension using aIdentify the IBM Cognos BI security model subdimensionDefine authentication and authorization Create a special categoryIdentify security policies Create a scenario dimensionApplying Security Use calculated columns and categoriesCreate custom views Customize Cube ContentAssign security to custom views Omit dimensions and exclude measuresAssign custom views to PowerCubes Create and apply dimension viewsCombine custom views with dimension Examine IBM Cognos Securityviews Identify the IBM Cognos BI securityExamine a union of custom views modelMaintain Models and PowerCubes Define authentication and authorizationUnderstand data source, model, cube Identify security policiesupdates Applying SecuritySynchronize the model and data source Create custom viewsIncrementally update PowerCubes Assign security to custom viewsCopy and activate a newer version of the Assign custom views to PowerCubesPowerCube without affecting users Combine custom views with dimensionConsiderations for Drill Through viewsDiscuss using drill through in IBM Cognos BI Examine a union of custom viewsDefine a report drill through Maintain Models and PowerCubesDefine a package-based drill through Understand data source, model, cubeIdentify drill-through values updatesDiscuss modeling recommendations Synchronize the model and data sourceOptimize PowerCubes Incrementally update PowerCubesPlan for disk space Copy and activate a newer version of theOptimize PowerCube inputs and outputs PowerCube without affecting usersDetermine factors that affect PowerCube Considerations for Drill Throughbuild time and user response time Discuss using drill through in IBMPartition PowerCubes Cognos BIDevelop a partitioning strategy Define a report drill throughCreate a time-based partitioned cube Define a package-based drill throughAutomatic vs. manual partitioning Identify drill-through valuesUnderstand multi-file PowerCubes Discuss modeling recommendationsBlank Model Plans (Optional) Optimize PowerCubes

Plan for disk spaceOptimize PowerCube inputs and outputs

line Determine factors that affect PowerCubeDescribe IBM Cognos BI components build time and user response timeExplain how to extend IBM Cognos BI Partition PowerCubesTransformer Fundamentals Develop a partitioning strategyReview Transformer capabilities and its role Create a time-based partitioned cubein IBM Cognos 8 BI Automatic vs. manual partitioningDiscuss Transformer components Understand multi-file PowerCubesDefine categories and members Blank Model Plans (Optional)The Transformer Development ProcessMatch business requirements to the modelDiscuss an approach for creating a model lineplan Describe IBM Cognos BI componentsData sources in Transformer Explain how to extend IBM Cognos BICreate data source files and define Transformer Fundamentalsproperties Review Transformer capabilities and itsPreview source data and SQL role in IBM Cognos 8 BI


Add IBM Cognos data sources to the model Discuss Transformer componentsDiscuss data filtering Define categories and membersBuilding a Model The Transformer Development ProcessConfirm the data source origin Match business requirements to theGenerate categories to populate the model modelModify the model using the dimension Discuss an approach for creating a modeldiagram planVerify the model and create a PowerCube Data sources in TransformerPublish as a data source and package Create data source files and defineConsiderations for Designing Successful propertiesPowerCubes Preview source data and SQLDefine members and member unique names Add IBM Cognos data sources to theAddress changes that Impact a MUN modelDiscuss when category codes can change Discuss data filteringThe Time Dimension Building a ModelExamine standard and nonstandard time Confirm the data source origindimensions Generate categories to populate theLimit the range of valid dates modelRelative Time Modify the model using the dimensionSet the current period diagramCreate relative time categories Verify the model and create aCustomize relative time categories PowerCubeUse Multiple Data Sources Publish as a data source and packagePlan the data sources Considerations for Designing SuccessfulDefine data source types PowerCubesUniqueness Define members and member uniqueIdentify and resolve conflicts between data namessources Address changes that Impact a MUNValidate a multiple data source model Discuss when category codes canDiscuss a unique move changeWorking with Measures The Time DimensionDescribe regular and calculated measures Examine standard and nonstandard timeSet measure properties dimensionsCompare rollup options Limit the range of valid datesCreate a calculated measure Relative TimeCreate calculations before or after rollups Set the current periodCreate a category count Create relative time categoriesAllocated Measures Customize relative time categoriesAllocate measures as a constant and by Use Multiple Data Sourcesanother measure Plan the data sourcesCheck measure distribution Define data source typesCurrency Conversion UniquenessAlternate Hierarchies within a Dimension Identify and resolve conflicts betweenDescribe the benefits of alternate data sourceshierarchies Validate a multiple data source modelCreate an alternate drill-down path Discuss a unique moveDefine convergence levels and identify Working with Measuresuniqueness issues Describe regular and calculatedAdvanced Dimensional Modeling measuresAdd a new source level to an existing Set measure propertiesdimension Compare rollup optionsCreate a manual level in a dimension Create a calculated measureCreate orphan categories Create calculations before or after rollupsModify a dimension using a subdimension Create a category countCreate a special category Allocated MeasuresCreate a scenario dimension Allocate measures as a constant and byUse calculated columns and categories another measureCustomize Cube Content Check measure distributionOmit dimensions and exclude measures Currency ConversionCreate and apply dimension views Alternate Hierarchies within a DimensionExamine IBM Cognos Security Describe the benefits of alternateIdentify the IBM Cognos BI security model hierarchiesDefine authentication and authorization Create an alternate drill-down pathIdentify security policies Define convergence levels and identifyApplying Security uniqueness issuesCreate custom views Advanced Dimensional Modeling


Assign security to custom views Add a new source level to an existingAssign custom views to PowerCubes dimensionCombine custom views with dimension Create a manual level in a dimensionviews Create orphan categoriesExamine a union of custom views Modify a dimension using aMaintain Models and PowerCubes subdimensionUnderstand data source, model, cube Create a special categoryupdates Create a scenario dimensionSynchronize the model and data source Use calculated columns and categoriesIncrementally update PowerCubes Customize Cube ContentCopy and activate a newer version of the Omit dimensions and exclude measuresPowerCube without affecting users Create and apply dimension viewsConsiderations for Drill Through Examine IBM Cognos SecurityDiscuss using drill through in IBM Cognos BI Identify the IBM Cognos BI securityDefine a report drill through modelDefine a package-based drill through Define authentication and authorizationIdentify drill-through values Identify security policiesDiscuss modeling recommendations Applying SecurityOptimize PowerCubes Create custom viewsPlan for disk space Assign security to custom viewsOptimize PowerCube inputs and outputs Assign custom views to PowerCubesDetermine factors that affect PowerCube Combine custom views with dimensionbuild time and user response time viewsPartition PowerCubes Examine a union of custom viewsDevelop a partitioning strategy Maintain Models and PowerCubesCreate a time-based partitioned cube Understand data source, model, cubeAutomatic vs. manual partitioning updatesUnderstand multi-file PowerCubes Synchronize the model and data sourceBlank Model Plans (Optional) Incrementally update PowerCubes

Copy and activate a newer version of thePowerCube without affecting usersConsiderations for Drill ThroughDiscuss using drill through in IBMCognos BIDefine a report drill throughDefine a package-based drill throughIdentify drill-through valuesDiscuss modeling recommendationsOptimize PowerCubesPlan for disk spaceOptimize PowerCube inputs and outputsDetermine factors that affect PowerCubebuild time and user response timePartition PowerCubesDevelop a partitioning strategyCreate a time-based partitioned cubeAutomatic vs. manual partitioningUnderstand multi-file PowerCubesBlank Model Plans (Optional)

lineDiscuss IBM Cognos and PerformanceManagementDiscuss the basics of OLAP analysisDescribe the purpose of a model planDiscuss the types of data used byTransformerCreate model structures and modifyproperty sheetsDescribe model types and data entitiesDefine a regular time dimensionCompare trends over timeDiscuss the use of multiple data sourcesDiscuss the purpose and uses ofmeasures


Discuss measure allocationApply and use currency conversiontechniquesDiscuss primary and alternate hierarchiesDiscuss techniques for customizingdimensionsCreate various types of PowerCubesExamine the security environmentReview model securityMaintain models and PowerCubesIdentify conformed values between datasourcesExamine cube groupsIdentify the pros and cons

lineDescribe IBM Cognos BI componentsExplain how to extend IBM Cognos BITransformer FundamentalsReview Transformer capabilities and itsrole in IBM Cognos 8 BIDiscuss Transformer componentsDefine categories and membersThe Transformer Development ProcessMatch business requirements to themodelDiscuss an approach for creating a modelplanData sources in TransformerCreate data source files and definepropertiesPreview source data and SQLAdd IBM Cognos data sources to themodelDiscuss data filteringBuilding a ModelConfirm the data source originGenerate categories to populate themodelModify the model using the dimensiondiagramVerify the model and create aPowerCubePublish as a data source and packageConsiderations for Designing SuccessfulPowerCubesDefine members and member uniquenamesAddress changes that Impact a MUNDiscuss when category codes canchangeThe Time DimensionExamine standard and nonstandard timedimensionsLimit the range of valid datesRelative TimeSet the current periodCreate relative time categoriesCustomize relative time categoriesUse Multiple Data SourcesPlan the data sourcesDefine data source typesUniquenessIdentify and resolve conflicts betweendata sources


Validate a multiple data source modelDiscuss a unique moveWorking with MeasuresDescribe regular and calculatedmeasuresSet measure propertiesCompare rollup optionsCreate a calculated measureCreate calculations before or after rollupsCreate a category countAllocated MeasuresAllocate measures as a constant and byanother measureCheck measure distributionCurrency ConversionAlternate Hierarchies within a DimensionDescribe the benefits of alternatehierarchiesCreate an alternate drill-down pathDefine convergence levels and identifyuniqueness issuesAdvanced Dimensional ModelingAdd a new source level to an existingdimensionCreate a manual level in a dimensionCreate orphan categoriesModify a dimension using asubdimensionCreate a special categoryCreate a scenario dimensionUse calculated columns and categoriesCustomize Cube ContentOmit dimensions and exclude measuresCreate and apply dimension viewsExamine IBM Cognos SecurityIdentify the IBM Cognos BI securitymodelDefine authentication and authorizationIdentify security policiesApplying SecurityCreate custom viewsAssign security to custom viewsAssign custom views to PowerCubesCombine custom views with dimensionviewsExamine a union of custom viewsMaintain Models and PowerCubesUnderstand data source, model, cubeupdatesSynchronize the model and data sourceIncrementally update PowerCubesCopy and activate a newer version of thePowerCube without affecting usersConsiderations for Drill ThroughDiscuss using drill through in IBMCognos BIDefine a report drill throughDefine a package-based drill throughIdentify drill-through valuesDiscuss modeling recommendationsOptimize PowerCubesPlan for disk spaceOptimize PowerCube inputs and outputsDetermine factors that affect PowerCubebuild time and user response timePartition PowerCubes


Develop a partitioning strategyCreate a time-based partitioned cubeAutomatic vs. manual partitioningUnderstand multi-file PowerCubesBlank Model Plans (Optional)

lineDescribe IBM Cognos BI componentsExplain how to extend IBM Cognos BITransformer FundamentalsReview Transformer capabilities and itsrole in IBM Cognos 8 BIDiscuss Transformer componentsDefine categories and membersThe Transformer Development ProcessMatch business requirements to themodelDiscuss an approach for creating a modelplanData sources in TransformerCreate data source files and definepropertiesPreview source data and SQLAdd IBM Cognos data sources to themodelDiscuss data filteringBuilding a ModelConfirm the data source originGenerate categories to populate themodelModify the model using the dimensiondiagramVerify the model and create aPowerCubePublish as a data source and packageConsiderations for Designing SuccessfulPowerCubesDefine members and member uniquenamesAddress changes that Impact a MUNDiscuss when category codes canchangeThe Time DimensionExamine standard and nonstandard timedimensionsLimit the range of valid datesRelative TimeSet the current periodCreate relative time categoriesCustomize relative time categoriesUse Multiple Data SourcesPlan the data sourcesDefine data source typesUniquenessIdentify and resolve conflicts betweendata sourcesValidate a multiple data source modelDiscuss a unique moveWorking with MeasuresDescribe regular and calculatedmeasuresSet measure propertiesCompare rollup optionsCreate a calculated measureCreate calculations before or after rollups


Create a category countAllocated MeasuresAllocate measures as a constant and byanother measureCheck measure distributionCurrency ConversionAlternate Hierarchies within a DimensionDescribe the benefits of alternatehierarchiesCreate an alternate drill-down pathDefine convergence levels and identifyuniqueness issuesAdvanced Dimensional ModelingAdd a new source level to an existingdimensionCreate a manual level in a dimensionCreate orphan categoriesModify a dimension using asubdimensionCreate a special categoryCreate a scenario dimensionUse calculated columns and categoriesCustomize Cube ContentOmit dimensions and exclude measuresCreate and apply dimension viewsExamine IBM Cognos SecurityIdentify the IBM Cognos BI securitymodelDefine authentication and authorizationIdentify security policiesApplying SecurityCreate custom viewsAssign security to custom viewsAssign custom views to PowerCubesCombine custom views with dimensionviewsExamine a union of custom viewsMaintain Models and PowerCubesUnderstand data source, model, cubeupdatesSynchronize the model and data sourceIncrementally update PowerCubesCopy and activate a newer version of thePowerCube without affecting usersConsiderations for Drill ThroughDiscuss using drill through in IBMCognos BIDefine a report drill throughDefine a package-based drill throughIdentify drill-through valuesDiscuss modeling recommendationsOptimize PowerCubesPlan for disk spaceOptimize PowerCube inputs and outputsDetermine factors that affect PowerCubebuild time and user response timePartition PowerCubesDevelop a partitioning strategyCreate a time-based partitioned cubeAutomatic vs. manual partitioningUnderstand multi-file PowerCubesBlank Model Plans (Optional)

lineDescribe IBM Cognos BI components


Explain how to extend IBM Cognos BITransformer FundamentalsReview Transformer capabilities and itsrole in IBM Cognos 8 BIDiscuss Transformer componentsDefine categories and membersThe Transformer Development ProcessMatch business requirements to themodelDiscuss an approach for creating a modelplanData sources in TransformerCreate data source files and definepropertiesPreview source data and SQLAdd IBM Cognos data sources to themodelDiscuss data filteringBuilding a ModelConfirm the data source originGenerate categories to populate themodelModify the model using the dimensiondiagramVerify the model and create aPowerCubePublish as a data source and packageConsiderations for Designing SuccessfulPowerCubesDefine members and member uniquenamesAddress changes that Impact a MUNDiscuss when category codes canchangeThe Time DimensionExamine standard and nonstandard timedimensionsLimit the range of valid datesRelative TimeSet the current periodCreate relative time categoriesCustomize relative time categoriesUse Multiple Data SourcesPlan the data sourcesDefine data source typesUniquenessIdentify and resolve conflicts betweendata sourcesValidate a multiple data source modelDiscuss a unique moveWorking with MeasuresDescribe regular and calculatedmeasuresSet measure propertiesCompare rollup optionsCreate a calculated measureCreate calculations before or after rollupsCreate a category countAllocated MeasuresAllocate measures as a constant and byanother measureCheck measure distributionCurrency ConversionAlternate Hierarchies within a DimensionDescribe the benefits of alternatehierarchies


Create an alternate drill-down pathDefine convergence levels and identifyuniqueness issuesAdvanced Dimensional ModelingAdd a new source level to an existingdimensionCreate a manual level in a dimensionCreate orphan categoriesModify a dimension using asubdimensionCreate a special categoryCreate a scenario dimensionUse calculated columns and categoriesCustomize Cube ContentOmit dimensions and exclude measuresCreate and apply dimension viewsExamine IBM Cognos SecurityIdentify the IBM Cognos BI securitymodelDefine authentication and authorizationIdentify security policiesApplying SecurityCreate custom viewsAssign security to custom viewsAssign custom views to PowerCubesCombine custom views with dimensionviewsExamine a union of custom viewsMaintain Models and PowerCubesUnderstand data source, model, cubeupdatesSynchronize the model and data sourceIncrementally update PowerCubesCopy and activate a newer version of thePowerCube without affecting usersConsiderations for Drill ThroughDiscuss using drill through in IBMCognos BIDefine a report drill throughDefine a package-based drill throughIdentify drill-through valuesDiscuss modeling recommendationsOptimize PowerCubesPlan for disk spaceOptimize PowerCube inputs and outputsDetermine factors that affect PowerCubebuild time and user response timePartition PowerCubesDevelop a partitioning strategyCreate a time-based partitioned cubeAutomatic vs. manual partitioningUnderstand multi-file PowerCubesBlank Model Plans (Optional)

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