Install the New Version of IBM Cognos Controller

The process for installing the new version of IBM® Cognos® Controller is the same as for a new installation.

Before you begin

We recommend that you install the new components in the same location from which you uninstalled the older version. Ensure that you have uninstalled the older version first. If you want to keep the older version running until you switch over to the new version, you can install the new version on a separate computer. For more information, see Upgrading to a New Server.

We recommend that you perform a trial upgrade several weeks before upgrading your production system.

Procedure

  1. Launch the Cognos Controller installation wizard by double-clicking the /Controller installer package download location/winx64h/issetup.exe file.
    The Welcome page of the installation wizard displays.
  2. In the Welcome page of the installation wizard, click Next.
  3. Accept the licensing agreement and then click Next.
  4. Select the installation directory and then click Next.

    If you receive a warning that you are installing to the same location as a previous installation, click Yes if you want to install in the same location, click No and then ensure that you select the correct directory if you do not want to install in the same location. This warning protects other IBM Cognos products from being overwritten.

  5. Follow the directions in the installation wizard to copy the same components to your computer that were installed for the older version.
  6. In the Finish page of the installation wizard, choose whether to start IBM Cognos Configuration or view the Release Notes and then click Finish.

Results

You must now apply the new configuration.