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After renaming the Windows(TM) server, the bundled Informix database server will not start (Easy Installation)

Troubleshooting


Problem

After you rename the Windows(TM) server (changing the hostname), the Informix server bundled with Cognos Analytics Easy Installation will not start.
"The Informix IDS - ol_cognoscm service on Local Computer started and then stopped."

Symptom

Error message: "The Informix IDS - ol_cognoscm service on Local Computer started and then stopped."

Document Location

Worldwide

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Document Information

Modified date:
14 January 2026

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ibm11274770