Introduction
This document describes IBM® Planning Analytics architecture, server operations, authentication, and component security.
Planning Analytics integrates business planning, performance measurement and operational data to enable companies to optimize business effectiveness and customer interaction regardless of geography or structure. Planning Analytics provides immediate visibility into data, accountability within a collaborative process and a consistent view of information, allowing managers to quickly stabilize operational fluctuations and take advantage of new opportunities.
Finding information
To find documentation on the web, including all translated documentation, access IBM Documentation (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter).
Samples disclaimer
The Sample Outdoors Company, Great Outdoors Company, GO Sales, any variation of the Sample Outdoors or Great Outdoors names, and Planning Sample depict fictitious business operations with sample data used to develop sample applications for IBM and IBM customers. These fictitious records include sample data for sales transactions, product distribution, finance, and human resources. Any resemblance to actual names, addresses, contact numbers, or transaction values is coincidental. Other sample files may contain fictional data manually or machine generated, factual data compiled from academic or public sources, or data used with permission of the copyright holder, for use as sample data to develop sample applications. Product names referenced may be the trademarks of their respective owners. Unauthorized duplication is prohibited.
Accessibility features
Accessibility features help users who have a physical disability, such as restricted mobility or limited vision, to use information technology products. Planning Analytics has components that support accessibility features.
For more information, see Accessibility.
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.
Security considerations
For security considerations for IBM Planning Analytics, see Planning Analytics Installation and Configuration. Information on managing user and group authentication can be found in the Managing Users and Groups chapter of the TM1® Operations documentation.