Modifying UDL files

When you need to add or modify Uniform Data Language (UDL) files, after the initial configuration of IBM® Controller Web, then you need to stop the Controller Web Windows service, before you run SyncDBConf.bat with the new database definitions.

Before you begin

If you want to add or modify Uniform Data Language (UDL) files, perform the next steps.

Procedure

  1. In the Windows Services console, find IBM Cognos Controller Web and stop the service. The service is set to start automatically after for example server re-boots.
  2. Add or modify UDL files.
  3. Run SyncDBConf.bat as an administrator from the command line.
  4. In the Windows Services console, find IBM Cognos Controller Web and start the service.