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I have PA on premise License.... what can i do with CA ?

  • 1.  I have PA on premise License.... what can i do with CA ?

    Posted Wed April 30, 2025 04:12 AM
    Hello !
    For several years now, I've been wandering through the jungle of official Planning Analytics licensing clauses for the use of Cognos Analytics.
    As part of an On Premise installation of PA, I know for a fact that I have the right to install CA, in order to use its authentication layers (Active directory, SSO, etc...).
     
    I believe that a PA Modeler or PA Express Administrator has the right to use CA for the sole purpose of creating reports that attack PA and only PA.
     
    I believe that a Modeler PA (Administrator PA Express) has the right to create and execute bursting (not active links, but passive reports such as pdf).
     
    I would like to believe that non-admin PA users have the right to consume these CA reports.
     
    I sincerely confess that if someone (IBM) could confirm/infirm everything I believe, I would be hyper confident in my communications with my current (and future) customers.
     
    With my all thanks !
    Kind regards,
    Philippe


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    Philippe CHAMPLEBOUX
    EPM Project director
    Next Decision
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    IBM Champion
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  • 2.  RE: I have PA on premise License.... what can i do with CA ?

    Posted Wed April 30, 2025 06:43 AM

    Hi Philippe,

    If no answers from anyone else, this is normally a good place to start trawling:
    IBM's License Information (LI) Documents



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    George Tonkin
    Business Partner
    MCI Consultants
    Johannesburg
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  • 3.  RE: I have PA on premise License.... what can i do with CA ?

    Posted Wed April 30, 2025 07:44 AM

    Thank George !

    I just went to see

    Even with the best will in the world, .....  it's still too abstruse for me and I'm too afraid of making mistakes in interpretation.

    I look forward to receiving a clear and precise reply (from IBM).

    Kind regards,

    Philippe



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    Philippe CHAMPLEBOUX
    EPM Project director
    Next Decision
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    IBM Champion
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  • 4.  RE: I have PA on premise License.... what can i do with CA ?

    Posted Thu May 01, 2025 01:24 AM
    I’ve always thought that you have the right to use CA and all its features but the only data source you can have is PA.


    Robby
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  • 5.  RE: I have PA on premise License.... what can i do with CA ?

    Posted Thu May 01, 2025 02:18 PM
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    Hi Philippe,

    Firstly, it warms my heart to see somebody reading our licenses. To answer your question, in addition to the functions that you describe above, every Planning Analytics Local Modeler, Planning Analytics Local User, and equivalent Planning Analytics Express user licenses allows use of Cognos Analytics to read TM1 data.

    I have attached a usage matrix based on the licensing docs that should help clarify. 

    Leo Comunale

    Product Manager - Data and AI
    IBM Software
    leo.comunale@ca.ibm.com



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    Leo Comunale
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    Attachment(s)

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    PA Local 2.1 matrix.pdf   720 KB 1 version


  • 6.  RE: I have PA on premise License.... what can i do with CA ?

    Posted Fri May 02, 2025 05:08 AM
    Hi Leo!
     
    A big thank you to you, it's Christmas before time!
     
    I'll keep this matrix and your reply in a safe place and pass them on to others.
     
    With many thanks,
     
    Sincerely,
    Philippe


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    Philippe CHAMPLEBOUX
    EPM Project director
    Next Decision
    NANTES
    IBM Champion
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  • 7.  RE: I have PA on premise License.... what can i do with CA ?

    Posted Mon May 05, 2025 09:46 AM

    Hi Leo (All),

    We have recently developed a course focused on developing Cognos Dashboards of PA Cubes which just went live on the IBM Training Site (Link below).  

    The reason behind this course, was based on client feedback wanting to have more "Executive Level Dashboards" to present to their senior leadership and the board.  I love Planning Analytics but Cognos wins when its comes to reports and dashboards - from the client perspective (non-finance).   

    We have tips, tricks and are building out best practice in this area, which I feel is under utilized and a competitive advantage over PowerBI.

    If there is interest check out the link below or message me directly if you like.

    Regards

    Lance

    https://www.ibm.com/training/course/ibm-cognos-analytics-multidimensional-dashboards-V020009G



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    Lance Tylor
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  • 8.  RE: I have PA on premise License.... what can i do with CA ?

    Posted Sat May 03, 2025 02:40 AM

    Hi Leo !

    Just one last very small question .....
    You mention version 2.1 ..... I hope this also applies to PA versions 2.0.x?
     
    Now I'm going back to playing with my Christmas present. ;-)
    Kind regards, 
    Philippe


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    Philippe CHAMPLEBOUX
    EPM Project director
    Next Decision
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    IBM Champion
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  • 9.  RE: I have PA on premise License.... what can i do with CA ?

    Posted Mon May 05, 2025 10:45 AM
    Hi Philippe,

    The matrix itself is specific to version 2.1. The licenses for the 2.0.x series has minor variations. 

    If you have a PA version in mind, I may be able to find a matrix that would help.

    Regards,
    Leo


    Leo Comunale

    Product Manager - Data and AI
    IBM Software 

    leo.comunale@ca.ibm.com
      







  • 10.  RE: I have PA on premise License.... what can i do with CA ?

    Posted Mon May 05, 2025 11:20 AM

    Leo,

     I apologize for the extra work involved.
     
    I still have customers in 2.0.7 , 2.0.8 and 2.0.9 who are likely to be slow to migrate to 2.1 (although this is highly recommended, and even unavoidable in the medium term).
     
    So, if you'd be so kind as to send me the relevant matrices, I'd once again be the happiest of men!
    Kind regards,
    Philippe


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    Philippe CHAMPLEBOUX
    EPM Project director
    Next Decision
    NANTES
    IBM Champion
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  • 11.  RE: I have PA on premise License.... what can i do with CA ?

    Posted Mon May 05, 2025 01:01 PM
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    Hi again, 

    Please find attached the matrix for the 2.0.9 release. This should apply to the 2.0.x releases, but in cases of conflict, the License Information documents prevail. 

    I should note that this is not an official IBM document and should not be relied on as legally binding. It is simply a tool we use to help simplify explaining the usage rights.

    Hope that helps,
    Leo


    Leo Comunale

    Product Manager - Data and AI
    IBM Software 

    leo.comunale@ca.ibm.com
      





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    PA Matrix Apr2020.pdf   592 KB 1 version


  • 12.  RE: I have PA on premise License.... what can i do with CA ?

    Posted Tue May 06, 2025 03:40 AM

    Hi Léo !

    A big and marvellous Thank !

    Kind regards,

    Philippe



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    Philippe CHAMPLEBOUX
    EPM Project director
    Next Decision
    NANTES
    IBM Champion
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