Former exam code was BI0-122.
Test information:
Number of questions: 47
Time allowed in minutes: 60
Required passing score: 78%
Learning resources (courses, product documentation, etc.) are offered to help you to prepare for certification. The courses are strongly recommended, but not mandatory, prior to taking a certification exam.
All available Cognos 8 versions of the learning resources will support this certification. You can select the version that best suits your needs.
The Cognos 8 BI Administrator exam covers key concepts, technologies, and functionality of the Cognos products. In preparation for an exam, we recommend a combination of training and hands-on experience, and a detailed review of product documentation.
Manage Administrative Content (10%)
Define the steps of creating a data source
Define the steps and options to deploy content from one C8 environment to another
Manage Report Content (20%)
Identify techniques to organize report content in the portal
Describe techniques to manage report content
Describe the technique to allow users to navigate from one report to another
Manage the Server Environment (55%)
Identify Cognos 8 architecture and components
Describe how Cognos 8 processes requests
Identify installation options and configurations
Identify load balancing options
Describe tasks to implement baseline configuration and performance tuning in Cognos 8
Describe tasks used to manage dispatchers and services
Describe how to implement logging
Identify troubleshooting techniques and resources in the server environment
Manage the Security Environment (15%)
Define how authentication is implemented in Cognos 8
Define how authorization is achieved and implemented in Cognos 8
