This course provides training to new administrators on the fundamental tasks of installing and configuring IBM Cognos BI, and administering servers and content in the environment. In the course, you will install and configure the IBM Cognos BI software, implement security, and manage the server components. You will also monitor and schedule tasks, create data sources, manage and deploy content in IBM Cognos Connection and IBM Cognos Administration.

Please refer to course overview for the objectives.

This intermediate course is for Administrators.

You should have:

• Knowledge of Web application server architectures
• Security systems administration
• Experience using basic Windows functionality
• Experience using a Web browser
• Knowledge of your business requirements

• Introduction to IBM Cognos BI Administration
• Identify IBM Cognos BI Architecture
• Secure the IBM cognos BI Environment
• Administer the IBM Cognos BI Server Environment
• Manage Run Activities
• Manage Content in IBM Cognos Administration
• Additional Configuration and Customization
• Overview of IBM Cognos BI (Optional)
• IBM Cognos BI for Consumers (Optional)
• Drill Through Definitions (Optional)
• End-to-end Workshop (Optional)

Prior to enrolling, IBM Employees must follow their Division/Department processes to obtain approval to attend this public training class. Failure to follow Division/Department approval processes may result in the IBM Employee being personally responsible for the class charges.

GBS practitioners that use the EViTA system for requesting external training should use that same process for this course. Go to the EViTA site to start this process: http://w3.ibm.com/services/gbs/evita/BCSVTEnrl.nsf

Once you enroll in a GTP class, you will receive a confirmation letter that should show:

• The current GTP list price
• The 20% discounted price is available to IBMers for GTP delivered courses only. This is the price you will be invoiced for the class