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How to copy a Cognos Analytics data module specification (.json) from one environment to another

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Summary

How to view the data module specification and import it onto other Cognos Analytics environment for the purposes of troubleshooting.

Note that the data module specification viewer is used for troubleshooting purposes. Modifying the specification in any way is not supported. Additionally, copying and importing specifications as a means to migrate a data module from one environment to another is not supported. The supported method of moving data modules from one environment to another is to use partial deployments or deployments of the entire content store.

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Modified date:
13 January 2026

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