Run IBM Controller from a URL

After you configure the Controller database connection and COM+ Server, test your configuration settings to confirm that you can start IBM® Controller and connect to a Controller database.

You can test your IBM Controller installation and configuration on a client computer by starting IBM Controller from IBM Cognos® Connection or from a URL, and by running the IBM Controller Link for Microsoft Excel. You can test from IBM Cognos Connection only if you are using IBM Controller native authentication.

Procedure

  1. On a client computer, start Microsoft Internet Explorer.
  2. Type the following URL, where servername is the computer where IBM Controller Client Distribution Server is installed:

    http://servername/ibmcognos/controller

    The Select Database window opens.

  3. Select a database in the list, and click the check mark.
  4. Enter your logon credentials:

    In the IBM Controller - Login window, type the User ID, Password, Actuality, and Period, and then click the check mark.

    Tip: For new databases, the default User ID is ADM and the default Password is kbs.

    If IBM Controller opens, your IBM Controller installation is working.