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IBM Cognos 8 - XML as a Data Source

Summary: IBM Cognos provides many types of data sources to connect to for reporting including XML. This document will illustrate techniques for connecting to XML data sources with IBM Cognos 8.

Date: 07 Apr 2010 (Published 22 Feb 2010)
Level: Intermediate

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IBM Cognos provides many types of data sources to connect to for reporting including XML. This document will illustrate techniques for connecting to XML data sources with IBM Cognos 8.

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Topics covered include:

Valid XML for IBM Cognos 8
Connect to an XML File on the File System
Connect to an XML File over HTTP
Transform XML for Use in IBM Cognos 8
Setting up the Provided Sample
Transforming an RSS Feed into Consumable XML
Run a Script to Generate an XML File
Call a JSP to Stream XML Data Over HTTP

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Cognos Business Intelligence and Financial Performance Management: Learn more about Cognos software, services, best practices, and support.

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