IBM Cognos Analytics – Modeling Data Module
In our workshop IBM Cognos Analytics – Modeling Data Module We provide targeted training that modelers need for their work with IBM Cognos Analytics and its data modules. We flexibly address individual questions and tailor the training to your specific needs – if desired, also using your own data and structures.
- Fundamentals and advanced techniques of data modeling
- Creation of high-performance data modules from various data sources
- Optimization of models for precise analyses
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Needs assessment
Define your goals together. We analyze your requirements and identify the focal points that are crucial for your team and your projects.
Individual design
Content tailored to your company. We develop workshop content specifically tailored to your needs to maximize relevance and effectiveness.
Resource planning
Efficient and well organized. We ensure that all the necessary resources are optimally planned and prepared so that the training runs smoothly.
Practical training
User-oriented and effective.
We impart knowledge in a practical way, with interactive exercises and examples from your working environment to ensure lasting learning success.
Use data effectively with IBM Cognos Analytics and the data module
IBM Cognos Analytics offers companies powerful tools for analyzing and visualizing data in order to make well-founded decisions. The data module enables flexible data modeling, linking of data sources and creation of reports without in-depth IT knowledge. Training in modeling with the data module is crucial so that employees can efficiently build data structures, integrate calculations and optimally prepare data for precise analyses – an important step towards more agility in reporting.
The better your employees master the BI tools used, the more efficiently they can use them. A well-trained team becomes a real competitive advantage for your company. Contact us – together we will find the optimal solution for you.
Demo appointmentWorkshop contents: IBM Cognos Analytics – Modeling Data Module
In this workshop you will learn the basics and techniques of data modeling with the IBM Cognos data module. The focus is on the creation of high-performance data modules, the use of different data sources and optimization for precise analyses. Practical exercises and best practices will help you to improve reporting processes and master complex data requirements efficiently.
Topic overview
- Data sources: Local files (CSV, Excel, zip files) and relational databases
- Creation of data modules and relations
- Differences between relational and dimensional data sources
- Intent-driven modeling and the interpretation of the data model by Cognos Analytics
- Starschema & Snowflake: Fact tables, key figures, dimensions and hierarchies
- Creating views, tables and bridge tables
- Time dimensions, relative times and role-based dimensions
- Navigation paths, column dependencies and calculations in data modules
- Caching and performance tuning
- Multigrain and multifact data models
- Avoidance of cross products and double counting
- Testing data models and SQL/MDX generation in the report module
- Filtering, sorting and data cleansing
- Create column splitting, grouping and data groups
- Authorizations and domains for user-defined views
- Reporting on operational systems and data modules
- Optimization of the model structure for precise analyses
- Avoiding reporting pitfalls
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2495
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- Duration: 3 days
- Prerequisite: SQL knowledge*
- Presence / Online
Note: Short-notice appointments are possible
Practice-oriented and tailored to you
Target group: IBM Cognos Analytics modelers
We design the content individually according to your requirements and respond flexibly to your questions – also using your own sample data. We combine the topic modules to create a training course that is perfectly tailored to your needs.
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