IBM Cognos Analytics

[YoMee]

Hi,
We are using Cognos Analytics for a while now, have 30 users but just noticed last week: A Cognos user is logging in as Cognos Administrator where they have a 'Manage' tab available to them. We are using LDAP/AD authentication and it seems everyone in LDAP/AD directory can log in to Cognos and I want to prevent that as well. I have two groups in LDAP/AD where I add users; Cognos Users and Cognos Administrators at the LDAP/AD level. Also,  when I checked the License tab: it shows all users are logging as Analytics Administrator not as Analytics Users.

How can I change these users to logging in as Analytics Users and Analytics Administrator?  LADAP/AD all personnel should not be logging in?

Thanks!

[AnalyticsWithJay]

There are several ways of doing this. The concepts apply to all versions of Cognos.

For Analytics, you may be interested in this article.

[YoMee]

Thank you for your reply...I have tried it but it didn't work. Any other suggestions?

[AnalyticsWithJay]

I don't think I fully answered your questions. If I understand you correctly, you have two concerns.

1. How to stop everyone in LDAP from being able to log in (answered in the links above).

2. License management - users showing up as Analytics Administrator and you want to know why they're being included.

Here's what I think you're looking for:
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21684890

An Analytics Administrator license is counted for any:

System Administrator,
or
any other Administrator Roles
(Directory Administrators
Library Administrators
Metrics Administrators
Mobile Administrators
Portal Administrators
Report Administrators
Server Administrators )

Refer to the instructions at the bottom of the page on removing the Everyone role, adding the appropriate groups, etc. Make sure you add groups/users BEFORE you remove the 'Everyone' role.