05388nam 2200793Ia 450 991096613390332120200520144314.09786612255557978184719685918471968539781282255555128225555X(CKB)2430000000040714(EBL)951165(OCoLC)797915653(SSID)ssj0000347696(PQKBManifestationID)11232463(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000347696(PQKBWorkID)10345449(PQKB)10212551(PPN)228028752(OCoLC)613634726(OCoLC)ocm613634726 (FR-PaCSA)88852073(CaSebORM)9781847196842(MiAaPQ)EBC951165(FRCYB88852073)88852073(DE-B1597)722226(DE-B1597)9781847196859(EXLCZ)99243000000004071420090917d2009 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierIBM Cognos 8 planning a practical guide to developing and deploying planning models for your enterprise /Ned Riaz, Jason Edwards, Rich Babaran ; reviewers, Steve Ladd, Sascha Mertens1st editionBirmingham, U.K. Packt Publishing Ltd.20091 online resource (424 p.)From technologies to solutionsIncludes index.9781847196842 1847196845 Cover; Table of Contents; Preface; Chapter 1: Planning with IBM Cognos; Planning in a dynamic business environment; Common problems with the planning process; Disconnect between operating reality and financial plan; Confrontational versus collaborative; Cycle times; Ownership and accountability; Spreadsheet-based planning; Lack of control; Spreadsheet error; Lack of transparency; Consolidation and version control; How technology enables planning best practices; Introducing IBM Cognos Planning; Corporate Performance Management; Benefits of IBM Cognos Planning; SummaryChapter 2: Getting to know IBM Cognos ToolsScenario; IBM Cognos Planning - Contributor; Contributor administration; Contributor client; IBM Cognos Excel add-in for Analyst and Contributor; IBM Cognos Metric Designer and Metric Studio; Metric Designer; Metric Studio; IBM Cognos Reporting Studios; IBM Cognos Framework Manager; IBM Cognos Event Studio; IBM Cognos Connection web portal; Summary; Chapter 3: Understanding the Model Development Process; The process; Considerations for building an Analyst planning model; Planning functional models; Planning cycles and horizons; Planning approachesDesigning the model template in AnalystFlowcharting the model structure; The concept of multi dimensionality; Understanding dimensions, datastore, and data flow; Determining dimensions: D-List; Building the datastore: D-Cubes; Controlling data flow: D-Links; What makes an optimal model?; Principles of model building; Building the Contributor application; Entering and reviewing plans in the Contributor Web user interface; Publishing and reporting planning data; Maintaining the planning models; Example: ABC Company; Summary; Chapter 4: Understanding the Analyst EnvironmentGetting familiar with AnalystUsing Analyst shortcuts; Accessing Analyst objects; Navigating within Analyst; The building blocks of an Analyst model; Analyst objects; D-List; D-Cube; D-Link; Allocation Table (A-Table); File Map; Saved Format; Saved Selection; Macro; Organizing objects by using libraries; Creating a library; Deleting a library; Considerations for creating libraries; Types of libraries; Common library; Model library; Staging library; Archive library; Basic administration tools; Maintain Libraries and Users; Rebuild the index file; Refresh references; Validate D-ListsLocate ODBC sourcesLocate Built-in Functions; Configuring Analyst; Changing the path to the Filesys.ini; Changing the maximum workspace; Changing keyboard layout; Changing the number of undos and redos; Summary; Chapter 5: Defining Data Structures: D-List; Overview of D-List; Creating the D-List; Manually typing the D-List Items; Importing D-List items from an ASCII file; Importing the D-List items from a File Map; Importing the D-List items from an ODBC source; Importing the D-List items from data in a D-Cube; Importing the D-List Items from another D-List; Modifying the import parametersUpdating the D-ListEngineer a clear-cut strategy for achieving best-in-class results using IBM Cognos 8 Planning with this book and eBookFrom technologies to solutionsBusiness intelligenceComputer programsIBM softwareManagement information systemsBusiness intelligenceComputer programs.IBM software.Management information systems.658.4/038011Riaz Ned1794772Edwards Jason919105Babaran Rich1794773MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910966133903321IBM Cognos 8 planning4335743UNINA