Required System Architect and IBM Cognos components
The System Architect - Cognos Bridge requires installation of System Architect, IBM Cognos, and the System Architect - Cognos Bridge. The bridge should be installed on the same computer as IBM Cognos, although it is not required.
IBM Cognos components
Framework Manager
To create and publish packages.
The Query / Report Studio
To create, edit, and execute reports.
System Architect components
System Architect REST Service
To enable the IBM Cognos server to connect to and access System Architect encyclopedias. The REST Service is used to generate the Meta model and data from System Architect encyclopedias to be used for IBM Cognos reporting.
SA Schema Generator
To generate a schema of a System Architect encyclopedia for ODS. The SA Schema Generator is provided with System Architect integration.
SA Data Retriever
To populate the ODS database with data from a given encyclopedia. The SA Data Retriever is installed as part of the System Architect - Cognos Bridge.