Install the Application services components

Ensure that the computer where you installed the active Content Manager is configured and available before you configure Application services components computers.

If you are upgrading, IBM® Cognos® Analytics uses the existing configuration data for the Application services components computers. However, if you installed the Application services components in a new location, you must configure the environment properties.

64-bit Installations

The report server component, included with the Application services components, is provided in both 32- and 64-bit versions. Selecting which version you use is done using IBM Cognos Configuration after installation. By default, the report server component is set to use the 32-bit mode, even on a 64-bit computer. The 32-bit mode allows you to run all reports, whereas the 64-bit mode allows you to run only reports created for dynamic query mode.

Printer Requirements

To ensure that reports print properly on a Microsoft Windows operating system, Adobe Reader requires that you configure at least one printer on the operating system where Application services components are installed. All reports, regardless of the print format that you choose, are sent as temporary PDF files to Adobe Reader for printing.