Framework Manager vs Data Modules NOVEMBER 20, 2019 by RYAN DOLLEY 19 COMMENTS I have spent a lot of time showcasing data modules to audiences across the world in-person and in livestreams , helping people understand how and why to use them as part of Cognos Analytics. The most consistent question I receive – by far – is about understanding framework manager vs data modules. There are a lot of outdated opinions and outright misconceptions floating around so let me outline the exact feature differences between framework manager and data modules as of Cognos 11.1.4. What do data modules and framework manager have in common? The answer is ‘a lot’ but this wasn’t always the case. In the 11.0 releases data modules were missing many essential framework manager features and didn’t offer compelling reasons to switch. Of course that has changed. As of 11.1.4 framework manager and data modules both: Produce data models that can b...