Import External Data from Framework Manager

You can import data from, for example, IBM Cognos BI applications to IBM® Cognos Controller by using the Import from Framework Manager function in Cognos Controller.

Before you begin

You must first do the following:

  • Install IBM Cognos BI.
  • Define a Framework Manager model and publish it to IBM Cognos Connection.
  • Create a report in Report Studio. The report should be defined as a list report. The defined columns in the report will be selectable in the Define Import Specification window.
  • Define a user ID and password for the connection with Framework Manager in Cognos Controller Configuration.
  • Create an import specification in Cognos Controller based on Framework Manager. For information about how to define import specifications, see Define Import Specifications.
Note: To be able to use Framework Manager as a source, you have log on to Cognos Controller with IBM Cognos Authentication. For more information, see IBM Cognos authentication.

You can schedule the import to take place later with the Schedule functionality. For more information about how to schedule imports, see Schedule Import.

Procedure

  1. From the Transfer menu, click External Data/Import from Framework Manager.
  2. Select an import specification in the list.
  3. Click Run.