Integrated Data and Reporting (IDR) - Cognos

Integrated Data and Reporting (IDR) consists of a data warehouse (Ellucian ODS), and a reporting and analysis tool (IBM Cognos Analytics). Cognos can be accessed in your browser at https://cognos.uoregon.edu.

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Getting Started

Articles on how to get started with using Cognos.
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Running Reports

Articles pertaining to running reports in Cognos.
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Writing and Editing Reports

Articles pertaining to writing and editing reports in Cognos.
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Renewing Cognos Credentials

Five steps to renew Cognos credentials and fix schedule problems

Departmental Folders

University of Oregon units may want to maintain their own IDR Cognos Departmental Folders in which to keep reports they have developed for internal use. In addition, within the departmental folder, they may want to create additional folders to organize and manage access to the reports.

How to Apply Departmental Folder Permissions in Cognos (for Folder Delegates)

For authorized Cognos departmental folder delegates. The following guide walks through the process of creating sub-folders and granting permissions.

Direct SQL (Ad Hoc) Access to the ODS Data Warehouse

Direct access to the ODS database for advanced analytics is provided on a limited basis to a small number of key personnel in academic and administrative units as well as analysts within the Office of Institutional Research. This access, when provided, will be based on a verified need to perform advanced ad hoc data analysis which can’t be met by predefined data models and tools available through the Integrated Data and Reporting (IDR) Cognos application.