月份: 2009 年 12 月

Former exam code was FPM-210
IBM COG-205 Test information:
Number of questions: 47
Time allowed in minutes: 60
Required passing score: 72%
Test languages: English

IBM COG-205 Objectives:
A Cognos 8 Controller Technical Specialist is responsible for the installation and configuration of Cognos 8 Controller products. Candidates that achieve this level of certification are expected to be able to participate as an effective team member on a Cognos product installation engagement.

The Cognos 8 Controller Technical Specialist exam covers key concepts, technologies, and functionality of the Cognos products. In preparation for an exam, we recommend a combination of training and hands-on experience, and a detailed review of product documentation.

Architecture (15%)
Describe the function of required third-party supporting software
Describe how work is distributed across various controller components
Describe how to secure Controller for a distributed client base

Conformance (13%)
Identify required third-party software components that are needed to install and configure Cognos 8 Controller
Identify supported Controller databases providers
Identify supported security providers

Installation and configuration (64%)
Describe how to configure Controller for Cognos 8 integration
Describe the integration of Controller security with Cognos 8 security
Describe the process for creating Controller’s databases
Describe steps in configuring the client workstation
Describe steps in configuring the web server for Controller
Describe the installation process for upgrades
Describe steps to configure COM+ Component Services for Cognos Controller

Troubleshooting (6%)
Troubleshoot third-party supporting software
Identify troubleshooting strategies and plot go-forward plans
Identify methods to verify that Controller Web Services are functioning

Tuning (2%)
Identify methods of improving performance for the Controller database