I personally lvoe building Framework Manager models so I enjoyed Chapter 15’s explanation of how to build a Framework Manager model from the beginning. Framework Manager can be one of the scary areas for new BI developers since it’s the foundation for your models, reports and deployment packages. Any doubt here will cascade its way through, so a review of this section of the book is highly recommended.
Here’s a tip on how to clear the MRU list that I could have used at my last client site.
1. Navigate to:
2. Open the file in Notepad
3. Remove the references to the unwanted projects
4. Save the file with UTF-8 encoding
The book shows you how to publish your model and then apply a security model that protects your data. More advanced Framework Manager techniques are discussed such as building a measure dimension within Framework Manager and how to manage projects within a multi-user developer environment.
In large organizations the administrative features of IBM Cognos 8 are managed by a central group, whereas in smaller organizations your report developer is also you Cognos admin. Either way Chapter 18 gives you clear direction on the administrative tasks that are typically required for your Cognos 8 installation.
…continued in Part 6 -- “IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence: The Official Guide” Conclusion
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