Preparing to install IBM Cognos Dynamic Cubes

Before you install IBM® Cognos® Dynamic Cubes, some preinstallation tasks are required to set up your environment. For example, ensure that you have adequate system resources available, and that IBM Cognos Analytics with Watson (BI) software is successfully installed.

Install IBM Cognos Analytics with Watson software first to ensure that the product works. This process involves the following tasks:

Installing one instance of each of the required server components (gateway, Application Tier Components, and Content Manager)

After you set up your environment, initially complete only the required configuration tasks so that your installation successfully runs in your environment.

The simplest and quickest way to get your IBM Cognos product to run in your environment is to ensure that a basic installation works before you customize the configuration. For more information, see the IBM Cognos Analytics with Watson Installation and Configuration Guide.

Use the following checklist to guide you through the setup process:

After you complete these tasks, you can continue with installing IBM Cognos Cube Designer.