Accessing Reports in Cognos 11 (IBM Cognos Analytics)


Introduction

Cognos 11, known as IBM Cognos Analytics, is a web-based application for generating and running reports of Biola data.

This page explains how to access reports of Cognos 11.

NOTE:  Off-Campus users will need to use VPN to access the Cognos server.

Cognos 10 Upgrade

If you've been using Cognos 10, you will need to clear your browser cache before trying to access Cognos 11 for the first time.


How to Log In to Cognos 11

StepWhat to Do
1

Open any browser and navigate to:

https://cognosprod.biola.edu

2Enter your NetID and password, then click Sign In.



How to Access a Report in Cognos

StepWhat to DoHow It Looks
1Maximize your browser to see labels next to the icons.


2

Click the link on the left called Team Content. (Team Content has replaced "Public Folders" from Cognos10).

3Scroll until you find the folder or report you are looking for.

4If you are looking for a budget manager report or academic department report, continue on to the next section.



How to Access a Budget Manager or Academic Report

StepWhat to DoHow It Looks
1

Complete all the previous steps. On the fly-out menu, click on the Department Share folder.



2

Budget Reports users:  Click on Shared Reports – Finance

Academic Department Report users:    Click on Shared Reports – Registrar



How to Access Content Previously Kept in "Tabs" in Cognos10

StepWhat to DoHow It Looks
1

Click on My portal pages.



2

Your tabs from Cognos10 will appear on a fly-out menu as report links in Cognos11. Click on the links to view your previously tabbed content.