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Title: Cognos Cube can be used as a data source in other reporting tools ?
Post by: Krishna.C on 14 May 2011 01:53:04 AM
Hi All,

Can any tell whether we can use cognos cube as a data source in other reporting tools.
If yes what is the procedure and what are the steps need to follow in using the Cognos cube as a data source in other reporting tools.

Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Cognos Cube can be used as a data source in other reporting tools ?
Post by: barrysaab on 14 May 2011 10:36:02 AM
As for as i think,Cognos cubes can definitely be used as  a data source in other reporting tools.You have to specify your source as a cube.Thanks
Title: Re: Cognos Cube can be used as a data source in other reporting tools ?
Post by: twlarsen on 18 May 2011 12:41:51 PM
I believe Cognos cubes can only be used in Cognos, however, Cognos can read other cubes such SSAS.
Title: Re: Cognos Cube can be used as a data source in other reporting tools ?
Post by: barrysaab on 21 May 2011 09:40:57 AM
My apologies.Thanks for correcting me.