Duration

2 days

Overview

Learn the fundamental concepts of installing and configuring IBM Cognos Analytics, and administering servers and content, in a distributed environment. In the course, you will identify requirements for the installation and configuration of a distributed IBM Cognos Analytics software environment, implement security in the environment, and manage the server components. You will also monitor and schedule tasks, create data sources, and manage and deploy content in the portal and IBM Cognos Administration.

Audience

Administrators & Jedis

Prerequisites

Knowledge of Web application server architectures
Security systems administration
Experience using basic Windows functionality
Experience using a Web browser
Knowledge of your business requirements

Objectives

Overview of Cognos Analytics administration

Cognos Analytics architecture

Secure the environment

Administer the server environment

Manage run activities

Manage content

Examine administration capabilities

Key Topics

Introduction to IBM Cognos Analytics administration

IBM Cognos Analytics components
Administration workflow
IBM Cognos Administration
IBM Cognos Configuration

Identify IBM Cognos Analytics architecture

Features of the IBM Cognos Analytics architecture
Examine the multi-tiered architecture, and identify logging types and files
Examine IBM Cognos Analytics servlets
Performance and installation planning
Balance the request load
Configure IBM Cognos Analytics

Secure the IBM Cognos Analytics environment

Identify the IBM Cognos Analytics security model
Define authentication in IBM Cognos Analytics
Define authorization in IBM Cognos Analytics
Identify security policies
Secure the IBM Cognos Analytics environment

Administer the IBM Cognos Analytics server environment

Administer IBM Cognos Analytics servers
Monitor system performance
Manage dispatchers and services
Tune system performance, and troubleshoot the server
Audit logging
Dynamic cube data source administration workflow

Manage run activities

View current, past, and upcoming activities
Manage visualizations in the library
Deployment
Other content management tasks

Examine departmental administration capabilities

Create and manage team members
Manage activities
Create and manage content and data
Manage system settings
Manage Themes, Extensions, and Views

Share services with multiple tenants

Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.