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Tutorial: Accessing SQL Server From IBM Cognos

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Introduction

Accessing SQL Server from IBM Cognos will teach you how to get connected to SQL Server as quickly as possible so that you can started using Cognos to access SQL Server data today.

Table of Contents

  • Configure ODBC Data Source to SQL Server Reporting Database
  • Restart the IBM Cognos 8 Service from the IBM Cognos Configuration Console
  • Configure ODBC Connection to SQL Server in IBM Cognos Administration
  • Run Sample Report, “Gross Profit for Bella Eyewear Brand”
  • Summary

 

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