IBM Cognos Dynamic Cubes

38 IBM Cognos Dynamic Cubes

3.1 Introduction

Fully understanding the various components of IBM Cognos 10.2 and its architecture is

important. All the components are described in the documentation that is included with the

software. Also important is to review Chapter 2, “IBM Cognos Dynamic Cubes architecture”

on page 9, which explains detail of the architecture of IBM Cognos Dynamic Cubes.

The remaining chapters in this book refer to Cognos Dynamic Cubes sample data. This

sample data is available in the IBM Cognos 10.2 installation files and should be installed by

the Cognos Administrator.

For information about installing the IBM Cognos Business Intelligence Samples, see “Install

the IBM Cognos Business Intelligence Samples” at:

http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/cbi/v10r2m0/topic/com.ibm.swg.ba.cognos.inst_cr_

winux.10.2.0.doc/c_inst_installc8samples.html?path=0_12_23_1#inst_InstallC8Samples

For information about setting up the samples, see “Setting up the samples” at:

http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/cbi/v10r2m0/topic/com.ibm.swg.ba.cognos.ug_cra.1

0.2.0.doc/c_settingupsamplesbi.html?path=2_2_4_5#SettingUpSamples

For the latest information regarding installation and configuration of components that are

related to IBM Cognos Dynamic Cube, use this link and go to the release notes that are

included for your version.

3.2 Cognos Cube Designer operating requirements

Before you use Cognos Dynamic Cubes, prerequisite components must be installed and

running to ensure a successful implementation.

This section outlines the key components that are necessary before you install Cognos Cube

Designer.

3.2.1 IBM Cognos 10.2 Business Intelligence Server

Cognos Dynamic Cubes is a component of IBM Cognos 10.2 Business Intelligence;

therefore, it requires having an existing IBM Cognos 10.2 Business Intelligence Server in the

network. Minimally, the Business Intelligence Server should have a gateway, an application

tier, and a content store readily available.

The workstation where Cognos Cube Designer will be installed must have network access to

the Business Intelligence Server. Authenticating in IBM Cognos Connection through a web

browser is a good way to test the connectivity.

IBM Cognos 10.2 Business Intelligence Server is available in a 32-bit and 64-bit version. To

be able to use Cognos Dynamic Cubes, the 64-bit version of the server must be installed.

Also, ensure JDBC connectivity is configured to your data warehouse from the BI server.

Consult the Cognos BI Server Installation Guide.