Data Acquisition & Storytelling in Cognos Analytics
How-To Demos: Data Modules, Data Sets and Data Servers
Learn self-service reporting features in Cognos Analytics: data modules, data sets and data servers. In this demo-packed session, we review the differences – and benefits – of each feature and provide how-to guidance for data acquisition and storytelling with these powerful visualization features.
This wall-to-wall Cognos Analytics demo bonanza teaches you how to:
- Upload your personal data
- Connect to centralized data assets like SQL Server
- Link data sources using lightweight modeling tools
- Use existing packages to tell stories using dashboards and intuitive visualizations
This 45-minute session is 100% demos: no PowerPoint.
Cognos Analytics v11, Dashboarding, Data Modules, Data Sets, Data Servers
BI Report Consumers, BI Power Users (Developers, Support Staff), BI Managers, IT Managers, Financial Analysts, Marketing Analysts, Marketing Managers / Directors, Business Analysts
Albert Valdez
Vice-President of Learning Solutions
Senturus, Inc.
Albert has spent the last 15 years as a technical trainer focused on business analytics and performance management. Before joining Senturus, he was a Senior Education Specialist at Cognos. He is an IBM Cognos Certified Trainer and has his lifetime CTT and certification from CompTIA. Albert has served as a Senior Consultant, Solutions Architect and Director of Education for Senturus.