Create Query Models
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Build query models and then connect them to the report layout
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Edit an SQL statement to author custom queries
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Add filters and prompts to a report using the query model
Create Query Reports Based on Relationships
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Create reports by merging query results
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Create reports by joining queries
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Combine data containers based on relationships from different queries
Create Advanced Dynamic Reports
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Filter reports on session parameter values
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Navigate a briefing book using a table of contents
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Create dynamic headers and title that reflect report data
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Let users navigate to specific locations in reports
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Create a customer invoice report
Design Effective Prompts
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Control report displays using prompts
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Specify conditional formatting values using prompts
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Specify conditional rendering of objects based on prompt selection
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Create sorted and filtered reports based on prompt selection
Create Additional Advanced Reports
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Create a report that displays summarized data before detailed data
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Highlight alternate rows in a list report
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Create a report using an external data file
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Use single data items to summarize report information
Examine the Report Specification
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Examine the report specification structure
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Modify a report specification
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Add custom toolbox objects and custom template options
Distribute Reports Through Bursting
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Distribute reports using bursting
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Create burst keys
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Identify report recipients and data items using burst tables
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Distribute reports using email and IBM Cognos Connection
Enhance User Interaction with HTML
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Create tooltips that clarify report data
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Send emails using links in a report
Analyze Data Using Statistical Reports
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Discuss statistical report types
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Examine descriptive statistics
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Explore statistical charts
End-to-End Workshop (Optional)