Start IBM Cognos Configuration

Use the configuration tool, IBM® Cognos® Configuration, to configure IBM Cognos, or to start and stop IBM Cognos services.

Before starting IBM Cognos Configuration, ensure that the operating environment is properly set up. For example, ensure that all variables have been set.

You should start IBM Cognos Configuration in the last page of the installation wizard on Microsoft Windows, UNIX, or Linux® operating systems only if additional setup is not required. For example, if you use a database server other than Microsoft SQL for the content store, copy the JDBC drivers to the appropriate location before you start the configuration tool.

To start IBM Cognos Configuration on a Windows computer,

  • From the Start menu, click Programs > IBM Cognos Configuration.

To start IBM Cognos Configuration on a UNIX or Linux computer,

  • Go to the install_location/bin directory and then type

    ./cogconfig.sh