Set environment variables

We must set the database environment variables for a user before you start the IBM Cognos processes.

1. Access the IBM Cognos Analytics documentation at https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSEP7J_11.0.0.
2. Search for Suggested settings for creating the content store in IBM DB2 on Linux, Windows and UNIX operating systems.

Start the Cognos service from IBM Cognos Configuration to host the IBM Cognos portal. Complete the following steps:

1. Access the IBM Cognos Analytics documentation at https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSEP7J_11.0.0.
2. Search for Starting or stopping the Cognos service.

Parent topic: Configuration of IBM Cognos reporting components