Create the content store for Cognos Analytics.
- From the Windows Start menu, select IBM Cognos Analytics > IBM Cognos Configuration.
- In the Explorer window, expand Data Access > Content Manager and click Content Store.
- In the Type property, enter DB2 database.
Where are Cognos reports stored?
By default, report output files are saved in the content store. You have the option of saving a copy of the report output in another file location that is outside or inside IBM® Cognos® Analytics. If you use this option, a descriptor file with an _descr extension is also saved.
What is Content Manager in Cognos?
Content Manager is a service that manages the storage of IBM® Cognos® data, including customer application data. Content Manager performs general functions, such as add, query, update, delete, move, and copy. It also performs content store management functions, such as export and import.
What language does IBM Cognos use?
Re: Cognos BI tool is developed in which language or tool? It’s Java. If you have ever installed Cognos, or checked the directory structure, you know. It needs a JRE (Java Runtime Environment) to function.
What is IBM Cognos used for?
Everyone in your organization can use IBM Cognos BI to view or create business reports, analyze data, and monitor events and metrics so that they can make effective business decisions. IBM Cognos BI integrates the following business intelligence activities in one Web-based solution.
What is content manager in IBM Cognos?
The IBM Cognos?Express service that uses the content store is named Content Manager. IBM Cognos Express does not publish the content store schema but updates the schema periodically isolating changes from the user through stable user interfaces and APIs.
What is the relational database installed with IBM Cognos Express manager?
The relational database is installed with IBM Cognos Express Manager. Design models and log files are not stored in the content store. The IBM Cognos?Express service that uses the content store is named Content Manager.
What is the content store schema in Cognos Express?
IBM Cognos Express does not publish the content store schema but updates the schema periodically isolating changes from the user through stable user interfaces and APIs. Much of the information in the content store such as report results and XML report specifications is stored as binary large object (BLOB) fields.
