P8122G IBM Cognos Controller: Author Reports (V10.1)

• Explore report types and the role of dimensions in reports
• Run a report based on a data entry form

• Create simple ad hoc reports
• Compare the data for multiple sets of dimensions
• Export an ad hoc report to an external application

• Examine the benefits of using standard reports in consolidation
• Select dimensions to run a simple trial balance
• Drill down on dimensions to view more details
• View the details behind a summary account using a ledger report

• Create advanced reports using the Report Generator
• Determine which dimensions to use when running a report
• Examine reporting options available with different dimensions
• Use Controller functions to build reports

• Connect Controller to Excel using the Excel Link
• Use the Report Generator to open and create reports in Excel
• Add Controller data to a spreadsheet
• Refresh workbooks to show the latest Controller data
• Examine exporting data from a workbook back to Controller
• Design efficient multi-page reports

• Examine the purpose of using report books
• Create a report book
• Examine input selection values
• Examine report output options
• Run a report book

Dotazione:
Each participant will have a station set up with operating systems and software needed for the exercises.