Integrating reports with external systems

You can provide

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The following topics illustrate an example that details the steps required for data integration. This example is based on a scenario in which

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1. Create a simple Inventory report using Query Studio.
2. Configure IBM Cognos to save the file in CSV format.
3. Specify the output file location.
4. Schedule the report to save the output to the file location.

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 Creating ad hoc reports