IBM Cognos TM1: Analyze and Share Data (V10.2) (P8257G) – Outline

Detailed Course Outline

Examine TM1 Components

  • Review performance management
  • Understand how TM1 enables performance management
  • Identify the TM1 user community
  • Describe the components of TM1

Customize Cube Views in IBM Cognos TM1

  • Understand the solution a model represents
  • View cube data from difference perspectives
  • Use aliases to display alternate element names
  • Filter subsets to view only specific elements
  • Differentiate between static and dynamic subsets
  • Add user-defined consolidations in subsets

Enter and Spread Data

  • Edit individual cells
  • Store private data in sandboxes
  • Spread data to multiple cells at once
  • Exclude cells from being adjusted
  • Enter data quickly using shortcuts

Analyze Data using IBM Cognos Analysis for Microsoft Excel

  • Connect to TM1 from within Microsoft Excel
  • Explore and analyze a TM1 cube
  • Build complex reports showing multiple cubes and views
  • Change data and commit it back to TM1

Analyze Data using IBM Cognos TM1 Perspectives

  • Use slices and snapshots to export TM1 data to Microsoft Excel
  • Retrieve and send data to TM1 using TM1 worksheet functions
  • Create reports in Microsoft Excel and PDF formats

Create Dynamic Reports with Active Forms

  • Create interactive reports and data input templates using Active Forms
  • Customize Active Forms using TM1 Functions
  • Apply formatting to Active Forms
  • Add Action buttons to enhance functionality

Contribute to Plans using TM1 Applications

  • Explain the different application types and connection modes
  • Identify application user roles and workflow states
  • Enter data using shortcuts and spreading
  • Submit and reject data
  • Populate an application with external data by using IBM Cognos Insight

Analyze and Enter Data in IBM Cognos Insight

  • Describe the uses of IBM Cognos Insight
  • Import data into a workspace
  • Explore and restructure data
  • Add calculations and highlight exceptions
  • Design a compelling workspace

Explore Data and Edit Subsets in TM1 Web

  • Work with a TM1 cube view on the Web
  • Build simple and complex subsets in TM1 Web

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