The website reads: “Rule creation is greatly simplified in Cognos TM1 Performance Modeler. The Rules Editor includes Content Assist features that present contextually relevant elements or information while creating a rule. Additionally, Cognos TM1 Performance Modeler automatically generates rules and associated feeders when you define a calculation dimension or create a link.” So, let us […]
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Leveraging Existing Cognos TM1 Components
Abstract Eventually, you will (hopefully) have developed and delivered something in TM1 that is unique enough (and adds significant value) that you’ll want to leverage it in other models. Leverage Considerations Before leveraging your component, the following must be considered: General Business Requirements (do your business requirements match the delivered components business specifications?) Component Mechanics […]
Loading Cubes – with Cognos TM1 Performance Modeler
So we’ve created a sample, simple cube in Modeler (this cube has only 2 dimensions) and we want to load some data. To do that, you can (like in TM1 Architect) right-click on the folder “Processes”: And then provide a name for the new process: Performance Modeler now presents the “edit process” panel with the […]
Modeling with IBM Cognos TM1 Performance Modeler
After you launch Performance Modeler, the “Model Design” pane displays to suggest the steps you need to take to create a model. There are 4 steps, including: Defining dimensions Building cubes Creating “links” between your cubes and finally, Adding Rules and Processes. Defining Dimensions Using TM1 Architect you can select Dimensions, right-click and select […]
What is a Center of Excellence? – White Paper
If you have been reading any of my earlier posts, you’ll know that I am always happy to evangelize the concept of a practice or organization “Center of Excellence” – or “CoE”. I believe that the establishment of and commitment to a practice CoE shows that an organization is committed to continuous improvement and ultimately, […]
IBM Cognos TM1 – Version Release Migration Testing
Here are several general considerations for testing functional areas of a new release of IBM Cognos TM1; (keep in mind that it is not intended to be an exhaustive or “end to end” testing plan. It also does not intend to offer remediation options should testing uncover issues). Functional areas of emphasis covered are: Server […]
IBM Cognos TM1 TurboIntegrator – Comment Your Code
“Either positive or negative comments are good because it shows I am still relevant” – Justin Guarini In all of my years of coding and testing TurboIntegrator scripts, my biggest pet peeve has to be opening a TI script and seeing lines and lines of unstructured, un-commented code. I’ve heard all the excuses: “self-documenting”, […]
My Center of Excellence
Every Center of Excellence team must develop the ability to measure and report on the performance of all areas and efforts of the CoE as well as related specific efforts of the organization or practice it supports. Measuring performance allows the CoE to set expectations for current and new work- providing answers to certain key […]
Fundamental Questions to Ask When Performing Solution Assessments
Center of Excellence Any self-respecting Center of Excellence will practice solution assurance by conducting timely solution reviews and assessments as part of their teams design, development and deployment processes. These assessments will of course require formal “deep dives” into the solutions program code, but at a high level, the following are 5 fundamental questions to […]
Cognos TM1 Models – focusing on the “value add”
TM1 Models will all consist of 4 functional components. These will be Absorb, Configure, Calculate/Consolidate and Consume. Remember: Each component must be kept distinct! Components are purpose based not technology based! Focus on which components add value to the business not ones that are generic to any business! Now let’s have a look at each […]
Introducing the Concept of Practice IP
On the agenda of every Practice Center of Excellence must be: “Implement and formalize IP identification and development”. The first step in establishing a program of this type is to clearly understand the concept of “practice intellectual property” – keeping in mind that the “traditional” concept of IP is mostly outdated. Practice leadership must understand […]
Characteristics of a Subject Matter Expert
I’ve found that an integral part of any practice will be subject matter experts (or “SME’s”) that can provide assistance and direction to engineers who are in the field. SMEs will often be asked to review, improve, and approve technical work; to guide others; and to teach. Where does an SME come from? SME’s will […]