Answer Posted / vijay

Cognos 8 has three tier architects which separated like
• Web Server
• Applications
• Data

These tiers Separated by firewalls
• web server: - It is the Cognos Gateway by default CGI
default gateway
• Applications: - It has content manager and dispatcher
• Data: - It has query database

We can use a calculated field to dynamically create the burst recipients in Cognos 8. Can we do the same in Cognos ReportNet 1.1?

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Diff b/w Crossproduct and Outerjoin?

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Can you define pivot?

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Explain the difference between powerplay transformer and power play reports?

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Is it possible to join multiple Databases in a Catalog?

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9. What was the most complex type of report you dealt with?

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What are the components of report net?

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I have created a database "TestingDB" in MS SQL Server 2005. I have set the port properties and the Cognos Service is up. But I don't see anything in the Cognos. In the administration i have set the ODBC connection and it tested successfully.If i copy the samples to the appropriate directory then i can see the samples.But I don't know how to do the same thing with my own database "TestingDB". As i have configure the cognos in my company which is having a database (very near to production database).I am a novice in cognos. Please help me out.

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What are the other methods working as deployment functionality?

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I have two queries in first query i have to show all values,in second query i have to show 3 values and want to hide 3 values what prompt ur going to use, why that prompt

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What is the use of Cognos scenario?

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Please Answer this Questions: 1.In FWM We have to create Hierarchies, Condition is we don't know the correct levels in the Hierarchies, in this case how can we find out the levels (year->Quarters->month->day)in data? 2. In FWM Standalone Filter is for Reusable purpose & Embedded Filter we cant resuse.but is this possible to convert the Embedded filter to standalone filter? 3.What are the differences between Relational Database Model & Multi Dimensional Database? 4.In Drill Down/ Drill Up, How to specify the limits for example in a report there is 6 Drill down is possible, but i want only 3 Drill downs, the report should not allow 4 Th Drill Down.How to make this ? 4. What are the limitations in Select and Search Prompt ?

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Can you explain cognos planning?

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faq's on cognos

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Why cognos decision stream is used?

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