Easy installation

This install option is intended to help you get up and running with IBM Cognos Analytics in no time, without any additional configuration and without the need to install any supporting software. This option is not recommended for production.

About this task

Important: Easy installation is available on Windows only.
Note: You must change the configuration to use any of the supported databases for content store, auditing and notification in production environments. The bundled and pre-configured Informix database is not considered production feasible.
This install option is intended to help you get up and running with IBM Cognos Analytics in no time, without any additional configuration and without the need to install any supporting software. You can perform only one Easy install on a computer. With this install option, you get the following components with all the configuration already in place:
  • A full version of IBM Cognos Analytics software with all the new capabilities for testing.
  • Informix 12.10 that is co-installed and configured for use as content store database only.
  • Apache Directory Server to create and manage users (local server users).
  • Cognos Analytics samples (base samples only).
This install option does not support:
  • Administration or configuration of the deployed Apache Directory Server.
  • Administration or configuration of the deployed Informix database.
  • Auditing using the deployed Informix database.
Note: In order for the Informix user and group to be created locally, the Cognos installer must be run as a local Administrator.

Procedure

  1. Download installer executable and repository zip file from https://www.ibm.com/software/passportadvantage/index.html.
  2. Run installer and follow prompts to begin.
  3. The following can be adjusted during the installation process:
    • Install Location
    • Shortcut Name
    • Shortcut Availability
  4. Select a User ID and password which we be used to log on.

    Password requirement is:

    At least one uppercase character, at least one lowercase character, and at least one digit.

    At least one special character among (!@#$), and password length between 15 –20 characters.

    Important: 11.1.7 The minimum password length is now 15 characters to align with industry standards.
  5. Review options and click Install.
  6. Review messages to ensure installation success.
  7. If needed, review logs at installLocation/uninstall/logs.
  8. Click Done.

Results

You can now launch IBM Cognos Analytics from the program shortcut.