Approach To The Cognos 8 SDK
The purpose of this document is to focus on the initial elements necessary to write a Cognos 8 SDK application

KB Docs - General Development And Debugging
This is a general purpose document that identifies various Knowledge Base (KB) documents related to general development and debugging using the SDK in Cognos ReportNet or Cognos 8.

KB Docs - Accessing And Manipulating The Content Store With The SDK
This document identifies various Knowledge Base (KB) documents that are specifically related to accessing and/or manipulating the Content Store using the CRN or C8 SDK.

KB Docs - Reporting Using The SDK
This is a general purpose document that identifies various Knowledge Base (KB) documents and SupportLink articles that are related to running reports and handling report output using the CRN or C8 SDK.

Setting Up The Cognos 8 SDK Samples In An IDE
Shows how to setup the Cognos 8 Java and C# SDK samples within popular IDE's. This eliminates some of the restrictions of running and building the SDK samples using the batch files or shell scripts that are supplied with the product.

Upgrading SDK Applications to Cognos 8
Upgrading CRN SDK Applications To Cognos 8.

Approaching The Cognos ReportNet SDK
The purpose of this document is to provide focus on the knowledge elements that are essential for almost every CRN SDK application.

Output Processor Package for Cognos 8
Java application that enhances the functionality provided by CM.OUTPUTLOCATION. See the file c8CmOutputProcessorNOTES.pdf for instructions on installation and operation.

Output Processor Package for Cognos ReportNet
Java application that enhances the functionality provided by CM.OUTPUTLOCATION. See the file crnCmOutputProcessorNOTES.pdf for instructions on installation and operation.

Java Servlet To Redirect Logoff From Cognos Connection (Cognos 8)
Java servlet for Cognos 8 to redirect a user's browser to a specified webpage after logging off from Cognos Connection. See the file LogoffRedirC8 Configuration.pdf for installation and configuration information.

Cognos 8 Audit Extension
A Java SDK application that provides enhanced auditing for Cognos 8.

A Web Service To Run a Cognos 8 Report
A Java/AXIS based web service to run a report. Includes a sample C# application to call the web service. See the document c8ReportRequestServiceNOTES.pdf for instructions on installation and operation.

Renaming Burst Output Saved to Disk
Burst output can be directed to a file system rather than being stored within the Content Store. This process produces uniquely named output files created with a generated key. A script can be used to rename these files according to the burst key value.

CRN Custom Authentication Provider
Provides an example of using the Trusted Signon SDK with Cognos ReportNet. This should also work with Cognos 8 BI.

Developing a Thread-safe SDK Application
When implementing a multi-threaded SDK application, you may run into these exceptions: “java.lang.ArrayIndexOutOfBoundsException” or “org.xml.sax.SAXException: No deserializer”.

Performing Tasks Using Parameterized URLs in Cognos 8
Using URLs, users can perform many common tasks, such as bookmarking reports, executing reports and schedules, opening different studios, etc. One popular use of URLs includes integrating Cognos content into external applications. In this presentation, you will learn how to construct and use these URLs to integrate Cognos into external business applications.

Handling Report Outputs with the ReportNet SDK
In-depth information on handling report outputs in an SDK application. Topics covered include output formats and saving, accessing and making use of the report output.

Confirm that Cognos 8 BI is Running Using a Shell Script
Here is a small, but useful, Java program that you can use in a UNIX shell script or DOS batch file to check the status of Cognos 8 BI.

How to Group a Column in a Report Using SDK
This technique will demonstrate how to group a column in a report using SDK in Cognos ReportNet 1.1 or Cognos 8 BI.

SDK technique: Retrieve Report Output Using MIME Attachment
When a report output is over a certain size (it could be 10M, 20M or higher depending on the resource allocated to the SDK application), retrieving the output object from the content store using SDK can be time and memory consuming.

Diagnostic Tools Details - Cognos Performance Management Products
Cognos Diagnostic Tools can help users troubleshoot issues or automate the collection of information. The results can be used for internal diagnosis or can be attached to a support case logged with Cognos Support.

Using the SDK to Validate Reports for Cognos ReportNet and Cognos 8 SDK
Use this tool to automate the process of manually validating reports through the Report Studio user interface.

Cognos 8 SDK for Developers
A three-day, instructor-led course designed to help accelerate development efforts, by introducing you to basic Web services concepts and technologies.

Cognos 8 SDK Self-Paced Training
Equivalent to three days of classroom training and includes: 1) a multimedia video featuring a quick overview of the applications being built in the training course as well as the SDK documentation and 2) Hands-on workshops (Java based) to reinforce the concepts and features learned in each module, complete with workshop solution files.