IBM Cognos Integration Server

1. Data Extraction: Retrieves data from various sources.
2. Data Transformation: Cleanses and transforms data for consistency.
3. Data Loading: Loads data into IBM Cognos for reporting.
4. ETL Automation: Automates extraction, transformation, and loading processes.

Before learning IBM Cognos Integration Server, it's beneficial to have the following skills:

1. Data Integration Concepts: Understanding of data integration concepts, such as ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes.
2. Database Knowledge: Familiarity with relational databases and SQL for data querying and manipulation.
3. Data Warehousing: Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and architectures.
4. ETL Tools Experience: Experience with ETL tools such as Informatica, Talend, or Microsoft SSIS.

By learning IBM Cognos Integration Server, you gain the following skills:

1. Data Integration: Ability to integrate data from various sources into IBM Cognos for reporting and analysis.
2. ETL Processes: Proficiency in designing and executing ETL processes to extract, transform, and load data.
3. Data Transformation: Skills in cleansing and transforming data to ensure accuracy and consistency.
4. Data Loading: Knowledge of loading transformed data into IBM Cognos data stores or data warehouses.