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Filtering Data
Filtering Data – Cognos Analytics brings an assortment of new features and enhancements, in addition, to an updated look. The new interactive viewer gives report consumers even more control to accomplish important tasks such as creating filters directly on the report output, simple calculations, sorting, preview mode, and much more.
Read MoreCombining Data Sources
Cognos Analytics allows for seamlessly combing data from multiple sources including packages, relational databases, and flat files. You can model data from multiple sources in the data model, as well as, adding multiple data sources directly to a dashboard or report.
Read MoreModeling Features
Cognos Analytics allows for easy uploading of personal data whether it be for quick analysis or comparisons against other sources. Learn how to take your data and get the results and reports you need!
Read MoreMapping in Dashboards
With the release of Cognos Analytics 11, IBM has taken large strides in creating an intuitive enterprise-ready mapping solution looking to give business users geospacial insights into their data.
Read MoreTM1 SSL Certificates Fix
TM1 SSL Certificates Fix Issue: Can’t see any TM1 Servers in Server Explorer Resolution: Check to make sure the SSL Certificates have been updated Affects: TM1 versions prior to Planning Analytics, If client installs TM1 on a new server or client machine This blog entry is an update to our blog posted on Sept 27,…
Read MoreUsing PAW Calculations
Interactive Map Visualizations (PAW)
TM1 Server won’t start
TM1 Server won’t start Issue: tm1s.log file may become corrupt Resolution: Rename existing tm1s.log and restart TM1 server. TM1 will create a new tm1s.log file. Tm1server.log file is located in the Logs folder. This will most likely be in the same location as your Data and Config folders. Rename tm1server.log to tm1serverold.log Restart TM1 server…
Read MoreHow to Manage External Data Sources in Cognos Analytics 11
“I’ve just been emailed an updated set of comments. How can I update the spreadsheet in Cognos?” A great feature in COGNOS Analytics 11 is the ability to supplement your enterprise data with personal or external information. This is a tangible time saver when you have supplemental information for a report or dashboard. In the…
Read MoreHow to Create Drill Through Reports in Cognos Analytics 11
“How can I make sense of this information? It’s too much detail!” The example above shows sales information by Branch and City. However, this type of list report does not clearly tell us the story or answer the questions we may have. (i.e. What is the highest revenue earning city, what is the gross profit…
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