Cognos Query Studio

Query studio is reporting tool used for creating simple queries and reports in IBM Cognos. Use of Query Studio is so easy any novice user can create report for business queries. Basically Query Studio is used for ad-hoc reports and it is the lighter version of Report Studio.

We can view data, author simple reports, change the report layout, filter and sort data, add formatting, and create charts with minimum steps. Query Studio can be also used to publish reports for audience who do not required complex layout or formatting.

IBM Cognos Connection

IBM Cognos Connection is a single access point to the enterprise level data available for its product. It provides single login point for creating report, for querying, analyzing and organizing data and events. User can run all their  web-based IBM Cognos BI applications through IBM Cognos Connection.

IBM Cognos does not required any plug-in or ActiveX or use of Java for configuration in browser interface. It uses default configuration of browser.

IBM Cognos Connection includes-

Portal Pages- User can create a customize page that uses portlet to show different types of content at the same time.

Public Folder-  It contains all shared content like package, reports, shortcuts, agents and jobs.

My Folder- It contains personal contents like reports, shortcuts, and jobs.

User Preferences- It is a window where we can set priorities and monitor Cognos BI activities.

Launch- This button provides link to the all Cognos BI studios, Drill Through Definitions and IBM Cognos Administration.