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IBM Cognos 10 Framework Manager
IBM Cognos 10 Framework Manager

IBM Cognos 10 Framework Manager: Full of practical instructions and expert know-how, this book continues where the official manual ends, taking you from the basics into the more advanced features of IBM Cognos Framework Manager in clear, progressive steps.

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IBM Cognos 10 Framework Manager

Chapter 2. Proven Practice

This chapter covers ideas for best practices in creating your Framework Manager model.

The topics covered in this chapter include:

  • Using namespaces to divide the model into layers

  • Using folders within namespaces to provide logical grouping of data

  • Renaming columns within tables, and use of shortcuts to allow the report designer to know where the data originates from

  • Using Model Advisor to diagnose potential design problems

By the end of this chapter, you will have an understanding of the proven practices to use while designing a new data model in the Framework Manager.

Framework Manager is the modeling design tool used to model the metadata of your database to allow report authors to produce reports using the available reporting studios on the IBM Cognos BI reporting server.

Modeling layers


One of the basic principles of a good model design is to divide the model into a series of layers, each layer having a specific function within the model and a related set of modeling activities.

Originally IBM Cognos recommended the use of two layers, a data layer and a modeling layer. This was later refined by the inclusion of a Presentation layer, and a separate Dimensional layer if the Dimensional Modeled Relational (DMR) data is also used in the model.

The layers are built upon one another, with the lowest level being the data layer, the modeling layer as the middle layer, and the top layer being the presentation layer. The dimensional layer can be used to replace the presentation layer, or can be used in addition to the presentation layer.

Data layer

The data layer, also called the import layer, or the physical layer, contains the data source query subjects. This is directly based on the underlying database objects.

In order to retrieve the table information, you should...

How to create namespaces


In the Framework Manager, a namespace is a method for grouping objects based on their functionality, for example, for creating the layers of our model. When you create a namespace and publish your package, the items used by the report authors will be prefixed by the name of the namespace. You can have namespaces within namespaces, and each namespace name will have prefix items within the namespace.

The following are the steps to create a namespace:

  1. Select the location where the namespace is to be created.

  2. Right-click on the Options menu and select Create | Namespace:

    Alternatively, from the menu select Create | Namespace.

  3. Give your namespace a name to replace the default name, Namespace. All the names within the model must be unique.

After creating your namespace, you may drag-and-drop the objects into it.

How to create folders


When you publish your package containing folders, the folders are visible to the report authors but unlike namespaces, they are not prefixed to the reporting items.

Unlike namespaces, the folder names are also not prefixed to the items within the folder.

The folders are also created in a similar way to the namespaces:

  1. Select the location where the folder is to be created.

  2. Right-click on the Options menu and select Create | Folder.

    Alternatively, from the menu select Create | Folder.

  3. Give your folder a name to replace the default name. All folder names must be unique within a namespace.

  4. You can select and move the objects into the folder, or alternatively click on the Finish button to confirm the folder creation.

After creating your folder, you can drag-and-drop other objects into it.

Using the Model Advisor


While creating your framework model, the Model Advisor can be used to verify whether your model follows the current best practice in modeling and also helps to identify those areas of the model that you need to examine and change.

The Model Advisor is not a replacement for an experienced modeler and it should be seen only as a diagnostic tool to assist and improve the model design.

You can run the Model Advisor against the whole model or a subset of the model, and you may also choose which tests should be run against your model.

Tip

Before using the Model Advisor you should verify the model and fix any errors.

If you are analyzing a newly created model, consider the following points:

  • Analyze any newly imported objects, especially their relationships and determinants

  • As you import additional database objects and add new relationships and determinants to your model, use the Model Advisor to analyze each change for potential issues

  • Before you publish your model for the first...

Summary


In this chapter, we have looked at some proven practice techniques for improving your modeling with Framework Manager, namely the use of layers to divide your model into functional levels.

We have also looked at the Model Advisor tool, which can be used to diagnose problems with your model, so that if necessary they can be corrected before your model is published.

In the next chapter, we will look at how to import the relational metadata into your new Framework Manager project.

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"IBM Cognos 10 Framework Manager" is a complete practical guide to using and getting the best out of this essential tool for modeling your data for use with IBM Cognos Business Intelligence Reporting. With its step-by-step approach, this book is suitable for anyone from a beginner to an expert, complete with tips and tricks for better data modeling."IBM Cognos 10 Framework Manager" is a step by step tutorial-based guide; from importing your data to designing and improving your model, and creating your packages while working with other modelers, every step is presented in a logical process.Learn how to use the best design strategy to design your model, create an import layer, a modeling layer, and a presentation layer to make your model easy to maintain. Do you need to design a DMR model? No problem, this book shows you every step. This book can even make working with other users easier - we will show you the methods and techniques for allowing others to work on the same model at the same time. Need to create dynamic data structures to change the way the data is presented to your users so your French users can see the data in French, your German users in German, and your English users in English? You can do all this with parameter maps."IBM Cognos 10 Framework Manager" continues where the product manuals end, showing you how to build and refine your project through practical, step by step instructions.

Who is this book for?

This book will be useful for any developer, novice or expert, who uses Framework Manager to build packages, but wants to expand their knowledge even further.

What you will learn

  • Learn how to import and model your relational data
  • Create useful reporting packages for your authors
  • Utilise parameters and parameter reports effectively
  • Improve functionality and manage a multi-user model
  • Learn how to use Model Design Accelerator to create your first model

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Table of Contents

10 Chapters
Getting Started Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Proven Practice Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Importing Data Sources Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Modeling Relational Data Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Modeling Dimensional Data Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Creating the Business and Presentation Layers Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Creating and Publishing Packages Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Maintaining Projects Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Model Design Accelerator Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Parameter Maps Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

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Paul A. Freese Jul 01, 2014
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Excellent basic information and easy read. I recommend this book for all new Framework Manager modelers and as good reference for experienced modelers. Thank you.
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Paul Mendelson Jun 10, 2013
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A well built metamodel is essential for any successful Cognos project. This book offers a solid guide to the best practices for building your model. The entire process of building a model, from joins to dimensional layers, is described in detail.The chapters are ordered logically, first describing the tool and the various buttons and basic functionality, and then moving on to the advanced features. The book describes the entire process of building a model according to the most effective practices. Modellers will be well suited to keep this book open while building a model, even if it's just to keep them on track.In addition to describing the standard modeling features, the book also describes some advanced methods. Various multiuser modelling strategies are detailed; session parameters and parameter maps are explained with useful examples.Terry does not go into every single trick, or explain how to fix every single bug in a given model (if he did, it would probably have to be several thousand pages long). However, he does lay down a set of guidelines which will provide for a portable and efficient model.My only criticism is that it is too short. Some sections feel more like "how-to" guides that give step by step instructions without explaining the theory behind it.Ultimately, both users who are unfamiliar with Framework, and veterans with years of experience will find it useful to read through and to keep it as a reference.
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Psyckers Aug 18, 2015
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This is a good overview of Cognos Framwork Manager and gives a good insight of how such schemas are designed and built.It does however lack some 'completeness' of details which could be a little frustrating to new users.
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Delish Dec 31, 2013
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If you've ever created a Framework Manager model this book will not be of much use. It gives a very high level overview of the major areas of functionality but never goes into much detail or real world applications/issues. I think the IBM documentation has a lot more to offer than this book.
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Eugen Umansky Apr 08, 2014
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the best part of the book is the honest reference to the standard user manual by IBM! The book is definitely not worth the money and time!
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