Introduction

Audience

To use this guide, you should be familiar with IBM Cognos Analytics installation and configuration and software installation on a Microsoft Windows or UNIX operating systems.

Finding information

To find product documentation on the web, including all translated documentation, access IBM Knowledge Center (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter).

You can also read PDF versions of the product online help files by clicking the PDF links at the top of each HTML page, or access the PDFs from the IBM Cognos product documentation web page (www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27047187).

Accessibility Features

Accessibility features help users who have a physical disability, such as restricted mobility or limited vision, to use information technology products. This product has accessibility features. For more information, see the Accessibility Guide in IBM Cognos Analytics IBM Knowledge Center (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter).

IBM Cognos HTML documentation has accessibility features. PDF documents are supplemental and, as such, include no added accessibility features.

Forward-looking statements

This documentation describes the current functionality of the product. References to items that are not currently available may be included. No implication of any future availability should be inferred. Any such references are not a commitment, promise, or legal obligation to deliver any material, code, or functionality. The development, release, and timing of features or functionality remain at the sole discretion of IBM.

Samples disclaimer

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