Install IBM Planning Analytics for Microsoft Excel, versions 2.0.64 and prior
Installing IBM® Planning Analytics for Microsoft Excel is fast and easy. You can download and run an installation program to help you with this process.
IBM Cognos® TM1® includes sample data, which you can use in Planning Analytics for Microsoft Excel. If you want to use the samples, your IBM Cognos administrator must install the samples on the IBM Cognos system.
Before you begin
Planning Analytics for Microsoft Excel is available as a 32-bit or 64-bit
installation. The corresponding installation must be installed on either the 32-bit or 64-bit
version of Microsoft Office.
Tip: Consider using the 64-bit version of Microsoft Office
and Planning Analytics for Microsoft Excel if you anticipate performing large
reporting activities.
Before you update and install components, ensure that the following statements are true:
- You have administrative privileges on the computer.
- Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1 or later is installed.
- Any previous version of IBM Planning Analytics for Microsoft Excel is uninstalled.
- If you are installing a version of Planning Analytics for Microsoft Excel that is older than the version currently installed, back up your connection data. Replacing a newer version of Planning Analytics for Microsoft Excel with an older version might cause your connection data to be lost.
- Acquire the appropriate license to use your IBM Cognos for Microsoft Office product.
- Configure your antivirus software to allow or unblock connections from the following two applications:
- Microsoft .NET Runtime
- Microsoft Excel