Creating a Satellite Connector instance

Creating a Satellite Connector instance is the first step to establish a connection between the IBM Satellite server and your on-premises data.

Satellite Connector map with the cloud highlighted

Procedure

  1. Launch Cognos Analytics on Cloud On-Demand.
  2. Click the Open menu icon Open menu icon, and then select Manage > Satellite Connector.

    The Satellite Connectors page appears.

  3. Click Create Satellite Connector
  4. Enter a name for your Satellite Connector, and then click Create.
    A message appears confirming that the connector was created .
  5. Perform one of these actions:
    • Click Next
      The following page appears:
      Satellite Connector Agent window in the wizard
    • Click Cancel to close the wizard.

      You can install Satellite Connector Agent later.

What to do next

Install Satellite Connector Agent using one of these installers: