Create an IBM Cognos Controller User Based on an IBM Cognos User

When you use the IBM® Cognos® authentication method, you must create an association between the users defined in the IBM Cognos Controller application and those defined in the Cognos namespace roles.

About this task

Perform this procedure on the Cognos Controller server.

Procedure

  1. Start IBM Cognos Controller.
    Note: You must be a member of the Controller Administrators role in IBM Cognos Connection.
  2. From the Maintain menu, click Rights, Users.
  3. Click New.
  4. Next to the CAM User box, click Show Valid Choices, and then select the user as defined in the Cognos namespace roles.
  5. Change the default values for Name and E-Mail Address, as required.
  6. Next to the User Group box, click the browse button, and then click the user group for the IBM Cognos Controller user.
  7. Under Options, select the appropriate check box to identify the user:
    • IBM Cognos Controller User
    • IBM Cognos Controller Administrator

    If you select IBM Cognos Controller Administrator, ensure that the user is a member of the Controller Administrators role in IBM Cognos Connection.

    You can add other optional information.

  8. Click Save.