LEADER 05632nam 22008533u 450 001 9910456659903321 005 20210107035031.0 010 $a1-84719-685-3 010 $a9786612255557 010 $a1-282-25555-X 035 $a(CKB)2430000000040714 035 $a(EBL)951165 035 $a(OCoLC)797915653 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000347696 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)11232463 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000347696 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10345449 035 $a(PQKB)10212551 035 $a(CaSebORM)9781847196842 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC951165 035 $a(PPN)228028752 035 $a(EXLCZ)992430000000040714 100 $a20130418d2009 uy| 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur|n|---||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 10$aIBM Cognos 8 Planning$b[electronic resource] /$fNed Riaz, Jason Edwards, Rich Babaran 205 $a1st edition 210 $aBirmingham $cPackt Publishing$d2009 215 $a1 online resource (424 p.) 225 1 $aFrom technologies to solutions 300 $aDescription based upon print version of record. 311 $a1-84719-684-5 327 $aCover; 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; Summary 327 $aChapter 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 approaches 327 $aDesigning 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 Environment 327 $aGetting 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-Lists 327 $aLocate 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 parameters 327 $aUpdating the D-List 330 $aEngineer a clear-cut strategy for achieving best-in-class results using IBM Cognos 8 Planning with this book and eBook 410 0$aFrom technologies to solutions 606 $aIBM software 606 $aManagement information systems 606 $aBusiness intelligence$xComputer programs 606 $aBusiness intelligence -- Computer programs 606 $aBusiness intelligence -- Data processing 606 $aData warehousing 606 $aManagement Styles & Communication$2HILCC 606 $aManagement$2HILCC 606 $aBusiness & Economics$2HILCC 608 $aElectronic books. 615 0$aIBM software. 615 0$aManagement information systems. 615 0$aBusiness intelligence$xComputer programs. 615 4$aBusiness intelligence -- Computer programs. 615 4$aBusiness intelligence -- Data processing. 615 4$aData warehousing. 615 7$aManagement Styles & Communication 615 7$aManagement 615 7$aBusiness & Economics 676 $a658.4038011 700 $aEdwards$b Jason$factive 2000.$0905708 701 $aRiaz$b Ned$0905709 701 $aBabaran$b Rich$0905710 801 0$bAU-PeEL 801 1$bAU-PeEL 801 2$bAU-PeEL 801 2$bAzTeS 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910456659903321 996 $aIBM Cognos 8 Planning$92025853 997 $aUNINA