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How to configure SSO (single sign on) for Controller with Cognos Analytics

Troubleshooting


Problem

Customer has integrated Controller with Cognos Analytics, so that Controller uses the same CAM security namespace. Customer would like to enable SSO.
For the avoidance of doubt, SSO means that users are not prompted to type in their username and password (when launching a Cognos product).
  • In other words, their Windows credentials are automatically sent to the Cognos product, so they never have to type in their username/password when they lauch the product (for example the Controller client).

Symptom

User is prompted to type in their username and password (after they launch Controller client).
  • Customer would like to change this so that users are never prompted to logon to Cognos (instead, they are automatically logged on with their Windows username).

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Modified date:
08 May 2025

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