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Exam Information
Official specifications published by IBM
Exam Format
90 min
60
73.3%
Professional
Registration
$200 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English
Validity
Not specified by IBM
C1000-178 Exam Topics and Domains
C1000-178 is organized into 5 weighted domains. Expect to work with IBM Cognos Analytics, IBM Cognos Analytics Authentication, IBM Cognos Analytics Configuration, IBM Cognos Analytics Content Administration, and more.
1
Installation and Configuration
20%
Understand the different Cognos components
Cognos Analytics architecture overviewContent Manager architectureDispatcher roles and routing
- Identify and describe all Cognos Analytics components and their roles
- Explain the request flow from client to server and back
- Differentiate between single server and distributed architectures
Understand the various XML files in the configuration folder
Key XML configuration filesConfiguration folder structure
- Identify the purpose and location of key XML configuration files
- Understand when and how to modify configuration XML files
- Manage configuration file preservation during upgrades
Configure and maintain failover Content Manager
Failover Content Manager setupContent Manager high availability
- Configure standby Content Manager for failover
- Understand automatic and manual failover processes
- Monitor and maintain Content Manager high availability
Configure web server for Cognos
Web server configuration
- Configure supported web servers to work with Cognos Analytics
- Understand gateway configuration options
Configure mobile access
Mobile device configuration
- Configure Cognos Analytics for mobile device access
- Understand mobile-specific administration settings
Connect Cognos to Authentication Providers
Authentication provider typesAuthentication configuration in Cognos Configuration
- Configure Cognos Analytics to use various authentication providers
- Set up LDAP and Active Directory authentication namespaces
- Implement secure authentication with LDAPS
Install Cognos Analytics
Installation optionsInstallation prerequisites
- Perform Cognos Analytics installations on Windows and Linux
- Choose appropriate installation topology based on requirements
- Execute silent installations using response files
Upgrade Cognos Analytics
Upgrade process and planning
- Plan and execute Cognos Analytics upgrades
- Preserve custom configurations during the upgrade process
- Validate successful upgrades
Configure Cognos configurations
Cognos Configuration tool
- Use IBM Cognos Configuration to manage environment settings
- Configure notification, logging, and cryptographic settings
2
User & Security Management
23%
Manage the Cognos namespace
Cognos namespace administrationNamespace group and role management
- Create and manage groups and roles in the Cognos namespace
- Understand the impact of modifying or deleting namespace objects
- Configure default security groups
Apply security using the Authentication Provider
Authentication provider security
- Configure security using external authentication providers
- Map authentication provider groups to Cognos security
Modify capabilities
Capability management
- Configure and modify user capabilities in Cognos Analytics
- Restrict default capabilities for security hardening
- Remove predefined groups from capabilities to limit access
Plan and implement object/content security strategy
Object-level securityContent security planning
- Design and implement a content security strategy
- Configure object-level access permissions
- Manage permission inheritance and overrides
Define UI profiles
User interface profiles
- Create and manage UI profiles for different user roles
- Customize the Cognos Analytics interface using profiles and extensions
3
Content Management
23%
Secure team content and child folders
Team Content security
- Secure Team Content folders and manage child folder permissions
- Understand and control permission inheritance in folder hierarchies
Perform content maintenance
Content administration tasksExternal repository management
- Perform content import and export operations
- Manage deployment archives and external repositories
- Execute content store maintenance tasks
Monitor and manage scheduled activities
Schedule management
- Create and manage scheduled activities
- Monitor scheduled report execution
- Configure scheduling governance criteria
Create and update data source connections and data servers
Data source configuration
- Create and configure data source connections
- Manage data server connections and signons
- Test and validate database connectivity
Manage customization
Customization management
- Manage Cognos Analytics customizations using extensions
- Configure and manage global parameters
- Customize the user experience for different roles
4
Performance Optimization
17%
Monitor dispatchers and services
Dispatcher and service monitoring
- Monitor dispatchers and services for health and performance
- Identify performance bottlenecks in the Cognos environment
Configure dispatchers and services
Dispatcher and service configuration
- Configure dispatchers and services for performance optimization
- Implement service routing and affinity rules
Customize advanced configuration settings
Advanced settings
- Configure advanced settings for report services
- Optimize memory and performance-related advanced settings
- Add application context details to SQL statements
Configure Administrator auditing
Audit logging configuration
- Configure and manage audit logging in Cognos Analytics
- Use audit data for performance monitoring and analysis
Differentiate between the CQM & DQM processes
CQM vs DQM query modes
- Explain the differences between CQM and DQM query processing
- Identify appropriate use cases for each query mode
- Configure query mode settings for optimal performance
5
Backup, Recovery, and Issue Resolution
17%
Backup and restore content store
Content store backup proceduresContent store restoration
- Perform full and partial content store backups
- Restore content from deployment archives
- Implement backup and recovery best practices
Resolve server caused report issues
Server-side report troubleshooting
- Diagnose and resolve server-caused report execution issues
- Identify server resource constraints affecting report execution
Troubleshoot common errors
Common error troubleshootingDiagnostic logging and tracing
- Troubleshoot common Cognos Analytics errors using appropriate log files
- Configure diagnostic logging for issue investigation
- Interpret error codes and log file entries
Configure and use the Interactive Performance Assistant (IPA)
IPA setup and usage
- Configure Interactive Performance Assistant (IPA) in Cognos Analytics
- Use IPA to analyze and optimize report and dashboard performance
- Interpret performance data collected by IPA
How do I earn this certification?
Passing C1000-178 earns the IBM Certified Cognos Analytics v12 Administrator - Professional certification. It sits in the IBM Data, Analytics, and AI track.
Next Level Options
IBM Certified Data Engineer Advanced data engineering certification covering broader IBM data platform skills
Alternative Paths
IBM Cognos Analytics: Enterprise Administration (V11.2) - Course Badge Enterprise administration course badge that covers related administration concepts
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Who should take this exam?
- Intermediate knowledge of web server architectures and security systems
- Intermediate knowledge using a supported operating system
- Intermediate networking knowledge
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