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COGNOS BI0-120 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | IBM |
| Exam Name: | IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence Administrator |
| Exam Number: | BI0-120 |
| Related Certifications: | IBM Cognos 8 BI Developer IBM Cognos 8 BI Author IBM Cognos BI Analyst |
| Exam Duration: | 60-90 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Typically 2 years (IBM certification policy; may vary by program version) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Scenario-based questions |
| Recommended Training: | IBM Cognos BI Learning Resources IBM Cognos 8 BI Administration Training |
| Exam Registration: | IBM Certification Portal |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based exam (online proctored or test center, depending on IBM testing partner availability at time of offering) |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended experience with IBM Cognos BI architecture and basic reporting concepts; no strict formal prerequisite for exam registration (varies by program version). |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ibm.com/training/certification |
COGNOS BI0-120 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Reporting and Framework Management | - Report Studio and query behavior - Framework Manager basics |
| Data Sources and Connections | - Data source configuration - Connection management and testing |
| Security Administration | - Authentication providers - Access permissions and security policies - User, group, and role management |
| Cognos 8 BI Architecture | - Server topology and services - System architecture components |
| System Administration and Maintenance | - Monitoring and performance tuning - Logging and troubleshooting |
| Installation and Configuration | - Configuration of Cognos services - Installation planning and prerequisites |
| Content Management and Deployment | - Content store administration - Import and export of deployments |
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