Starting Cognos Analytics in silent mode on UNIX and Linux operating systems

Use the following steps to start the IBM® Cognos® Analytics with Watson software in silent mode.

Procedure

  1. Ensure that the cogstartup.xml file, located in the install_location/configuration directory, has been modified for your environment.

    For more information, see Manually change default configuration settings.

  2. Go to the install_location/bin64 directory.
  3. Type the following command

    ./cogconfig.sh -s

    Tip: To view log messages that were generated during an unattended configuration, see the cogconfig_response.csv file in the install_location/uninstall/logs directory.

Results

IBM Cognos Configuration applies the configuration settings specified in the cogstartup.xml file, encrypts credentials, generates digital certificates, and if applicable, starts the Cognos service or process.