Delete an Authentication Provider

If they are no longer required, you can delete namespaces that you added, or unconfigure namespaces that IBM® Cognos® components detected.

You must not delete the Cognos namespace. It contains authentication data that pertains to all users and is required to save the configuration.

When you delete a namespace, you can no longer log on to the namespace. Security data for the namespace remains in Content Manager until you permanently delete it in the portal. For more information, see the IBM Cognos Analytics Administration and Security Guide.

Procedure

  1. In each location where you installed Content Manager, open Cognos Configuration.
  2. In the Explorer window, under Security > Authentication, right-click the namespace and click Delete.
  3. Click Yes to confirm.

    The namespace disappears from the Explorer window and you can no longer log on to the namespace in that location.

  4. From the File menu, click Save.
  5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 for each location where you installed Content Manager.

    You must now log on to the portal and permanently delete the data for the namespace. For more information, see the IBM Cognos Analytics Administration and Security Guide.

Results

After you delete a namespace, it appears as Inactive in the portal.