Installation and configuration

The following are changes in the Installation and configuration of Cognos® Analytics 11.1.x.

• IBM Cognos Analytics installation now consists of two components: Installer file and a repository compressed file. When the installer is run, you must point to the appropriate repository (options include server and client).
  • The server repository consists of the Cognos Analytics Server and Life-Cycle Manager. 
  • The client repository consists of Framework Manager, Life-Cycle Manager, Cube Designer, and Dynamic Query Analyzer.
• Oracle Solaris is no longer a supported operating system.
• Software Development Kit now installed by default with Cognos Analytics server installation.
• Uninstall and upgrade will fail if program is running. Ensure that all services are stopped before uninstalling or upgrading.
• If an attempted upgrade fails, the installation is rolled back. Install the new version in a new directory and copy the install_backup folder (which is created when the upgrade fails), to the new installation directory.
• Port Verification in Cognos Configuration. See Configuration Options in Installing and configuring Cognos Analytics Guide for 11.1.1.
• Connect and Install option removed.
• Installation log files can be found in installLocation/uninstall/logs.
• Installed build version can be found in cpmlst.txt file under Manifest Version.
• The Uninstall/logs/installlogs list installed features.
• Additionally, the cmplst.txt contains the following information:
  • Gateway -C8GATE_version=<version>
  • Application tier -C8RS_version=<version>
  • Content Tier -C8CM_version=<version>
• In the cmplst.txt, the product version aligns with the R release number.
• Easy Install Uninstallation removes installed Informix database. Back up your Content before uninstalling, if required.
• SWID (Software ID) tags removed from Framework Manager, Dynamic Query Analyzer, and Cube Designer.