What is SDK..?

[shri]

Hi folks,

I am new to Cognos 8,  just wondering what to do you mean by SDK..? is this comes along with Cognos 8BI package or do we need to buy it seperately..? how is will help help in developing reports..?
b'cos i am already develpoing reports using Report studio and FM....?

Thanks heaps in advance
shri :)

[MFGF]

It's the Software Development Kit.  You would use this if you want to write your own code (in some development language) which makes calls into the Cognos environment.  You need to buy it separately.

Regards,

MF.