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Search functionality not working in IM Cognos Analytics after upgrade or restart, seeing index.lock file in data/search/indices/cm/index

Troubleshooting


Problem

A Fix Pack was applied on top of the existing installation of IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 After that, Search functionality stopped working.

Symptom

A file named index.lock file was found in data/search/indices/cm/index of the IBM Cognos Analytics Content Manager installation.

Document Location

Worldwide

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Document Information

Modified date:
14 January 2026

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ibm16479369