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Reporting/Business Intelligence

The mission of the Business Analysis and Reporting Team (BART) in the Enterprise Applications Department of C&IT is to provide world-class information delivery for use in operational, tactical and strategic reporting and analysis at Wayne State University. Wayne State uses three primary tools: Cognos, the Operational Data Store (ODS) and the Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW). Cognos allows for users to build and view reports based on information stored and analyzed within the ODS and the EDW.

To access the Reporting and Analytics forms, click the button below and select the Reporting and Analytics tab.

Reporting/Business Intelligence

  • How do I create a report view in Cognos?

    Follow the steps below to set saved parameters or settings for your reports in Cognos. 1. Go to Team Content and find the report you want. EX: FINANCE >STANDARD CERTIFIED REPORTS>FMS001A- Chart of Indexes by Index within SCD 2. Run the repor...

  • What is the Operational Data Store (ODS) and how do I use it?

    The Operational Data Store (ODS) is a relational database that provides an extensive and flexible data store and a number of business organized reporting views that allow users to produce transaction and management-level decision reports. To gain ac...

  • How do I use Cognos Analytics? (video job aids)

    Use the video tutorials below to assist in using Cognos Analytics, Wayne State's business intelligence and reporting tool. Use the toolbar at the bottom of the video screen to control the video.How to log in and log outPortal pageHow to search for co...

  • Is there documentation for Cognos?

    Cognos documentation is currently being updated and will be available soon.

  • Is there documentation for Operational Data Store (ODS)?

    Find all of the available Operational Document Store (ODS) documentation below. ODS 8.5 User GuideODS 8.5 Release Guide