Framework Manager - Multi User enviornment

[timcomp]

In our project we have multiple users using the same framework model.

Which is the best way to handle this situation? Cognos suggests segmenting/linking. Has anyone tried this option? Just seems to me that this approach would create multiple project files which could end up difficult to maintain. But then I could be wrong.

We tried exploring the CVS option but were unsuccessful in configuring it completely. We were able to check in the model but framework was not able to check out. Has anyone successfully configured CVS to work with framework?

Any help will be appreciated.

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[verenatechie]

I have found some information posted on IT Toolbox that might or might not be helpful. I have the same issue and am looking for ideas/solutions. I have some questions for the person who posted this but it's a start!

http://businessintelligence.ittoolb...ework-manager-for-multiple-developers-1238899

Hope this link works....

If not here is the text:

Re: Configuring Framework Manager for multiple developers
Posted by Opher on 11/10/2006 1:40:00 PM
Based on my experience, here are my recommendations:

1) DO NOT USE Visual Source Safe through the Framework Manager interface. It is way too slow.
2) Do not use different namespaces without considering the impact - you will not be able to include query items from both in the same query.
3) Create Project files with a common hierarchy. I use ProjectSegment, RootNameSpace, RootFolder to start all Projects. Then I create namespace/folder structure as needed.
4) I create seperate Projects for conformed Dimensions in a subject area. So the Customer Project has Customer, Customer Type, Address, Credit, etc.
5) I create a Project for each Fact query and then LINK to the folder/namespace of the Dimension Project as needed. This way the conformed Dimensions all reside in one place and are shared among the Fact projects. Maintenance of the Dimension Projects can easily be shared.
6) TEST, TEST, TEST. Do not consider moving to Production until you know that the Package you are publishing will support the reports users want.