IBM Cognos Transformer: Design OLAP Models

ExistBI is an IBM Cognos Partner

Course Description

This 4-day IBM Cognos Transformer training, Code: B5A82G, provides developers with knowledge of OLAP modeling concepts using IBM Cognos Transformer. Participants will learn how to design, build, and maintain PowerCubes for use in IBM Cognos BI so that end users can easily analyze data.

Course Summary

Next Public Course Dates

UK & Europe:

  • 26 - 29 September 2023
  • 24 - 27 October 2023
  • 28 November 2023 - 1 December 2023

US & Canada:

  • 26 - 29 September 2023
  • 24 - 27 October 2023
  • 28 November 2023 - 1 December 2023
Prerequisites
  • Understand the business need for ad hoc queries and analysis
  • Experience gathering requirements and analyzing data
  • IBM Cognos Report Studio: Author Professional Reports – Fundamentals (Recommended)
Duration
  • 4 Days
Available Formats
  • Public Virtual Live Instructor-Led
  • Private Virtual Live Instructor-Led
  • Private Onsite
Audience
  • Developers who design OLAP models for use in IBM Cognos

Course Modules

  • Overview of IBM Cognos BI
  • Transformer Fundamentals
  • The Transformer Development Process
  • Data Sources in Transformer
  • Building a Model
  • Considerations for Designing Successful PowerCubes
  • The Time Dimension
  • Relative Time
  • Use Multiple Data Sources
  • Uniqueness
  • Working with Measures
  • Allocated Measures
  • Currency Conversion
  • Alternate Hierarchies within a Dimension
  • Advanced Dimensional Modeling
  • Customize Cube Content
  • Examine Security
  • Appling Security
  • Maintain Models and PowerCubes
  • Considerations for Drill Through
  • Optimize PowerCubes
  • Partition PowerCubes
  • Identify Common Data Structures

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