You run Cognos Configuration in silent mode to apply the configuration settings and start the services on UNIX or Linux computers that do not support a Java-based graphical user interface. Before you run the configuration tool in silent mode, you should ensure the cogstartup.xml file is valid according to the rules defined in the cogstartup.xsd file. The cogstartup.xsd file is located in the c8_location/configuration directory.
Steps to Start Cognos 8
-
Ensure that the cogstartup.xml file, located in the c8_location/configuration directory, has been modified for your environment.
-
Go to the c8_location/bin directory.
-
Type the following command
./cogconfig.sh -s
Tip: To view log messages that were generated during an unattended configuration, see the cogconfig_response.csv file in the c8_location/logs directory.
Cognos Configuration applies the configuration settings specified in the cogstartup.xml file, encrypts credentials, generates digital certificates, and if applicable, starts the Cognos 8 service or process.
Steps to Stop Cognos 8
-
Go to the c8_location/bin directory.
-
Type the following command
./cogconfig.sh -stop
