Starting and using Cognos Configuration

Use IBM® Cognos® Configuration to configure IBM Cognos software, and to start and stop IBM Cognos services.

About this task

Before you start Cognos Configuration, ensure that the operating system environment is properly set up. For example, ensure that all environment variables have been set.

Every time you change the properties in Cognos Configuration, you need to restart the IBM Cognos service for the changes to take effect.

Tip: Different Cognos programs have their own instance of Cognos Configuration installed. Cognos PowerPlay® and Cognos Analytics have each their own instance of Cognos Configuration, and you must know which instance to use when you modify settings.

Procedure

  1. Depending on the operating system, start Cognos Configuration in the following way:
    • On a Windows computer, from the programs Start menu, go to the PowerPlay menu, and click IBM Cognos Configuration.
    • On a UNIX or Linux® computer, go to the PowerPlay_installation_location/bin directory and type ./cogconfig.sh
  2. To start, restart, or stop the IBM Cognos service, from the Actions menu, click the required action.