Part 1 – “IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence: The Official Guide” book review contents at a glance
The best Section of IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence: The Official Guide Book is that it covers all aspects of Cognos 8 BI in four distinct sections.
•Section 1 – Introduction to Performance Management and IBM Cognos 8 BI
•Section 2 – Accessing and Using IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence
•Section 3 – Authoring IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence Content
•Section 4 – Administration of IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence
Each section is broken down into several chapters that provide clear descriptions and working examples to guide you throughout the usage of your Cognos 8 BI software.
The author has intentionally organized the book a little differently than other technical books that you may have read. The book begins with providing an introduction to IBM Cognos 8 and the definitions of performance management and business intelligence so that a reader acquires or refreshes their understanding of the subjects before moving into more subject detailed chapters. Cognos 8 BI functionality is defined by user roles, and as such, those roles increase in technical depth and functionality. The book allows the reader to expand upon examples as they gain more knowledge along the way.
If you’re a seasoned BI veteran then consider it a refresher and skip right to the nitty gritty of using the tools. The book is setup so that you can skip chapters and focus on your primary areas of interest.
…continued in Part 2 -- “IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence: The Official Guide” Introduction to Performance Management and IBM Cognos 8 BI
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