Installing and configuring the Software Development Kit

After you install and configure IBM® Cognos® software, install and configure the IBM Cognos Software Development Kit to enable developers and system integrators to extend the value of the core solution of IBM Cognos software capabilities. This is achieved with the integration of external applications and environments and the development of custom unique capabilities.

The IBM Cognos Software Development Kit disk contains

  • The Software Development Kit software, including Web services, libraries, programming interfaces, and related APIs
  • The IBM Cognos Software Development Kit Developer Guide
  • The IBM Cognos Software Development Kit Mashup Service Developer Guide
  • The Framework Manager script player
  • The IBM Cognos Software Development Kit Framework Manager Developer Guide
  • Software Development Kit samples
  • Mashup Service samples
  • User Interface and Error String Customization Toolkit
  • IBM Cognos User Interface and Error String Customization Toolkit Installation and User Guide

You must use the same versions of the IBM Cognos Software Development Kit and IBM Cognos software and Framework Manager.

The process for installing the IBM Cognos software development kit includes:

  • Install the Software Development Kit
  • Configure the Software Development Kit

After you successfully install and configure the Software Development Kit, it will enable you to fully automate all IBM Cognos software functionality: data modeling, report execution and viewing, authoring, Web application integration, administration, and configuration.

  • Upgrading the Software Development Kit Software
    When you upgrade from an older version of the IBM Cognos Software Development Kit, ensure that you upgrade to the same version of IBM Cognos software and Framework Manager.
  • Install the Software Development Kit on UNIX or Linux
    Install the IBM Cognos Software Development Kit files from the IBM Cognos Software Development Kit disk in the location where Software Development Kit applications are developed, and in the same location as your IBM Cognos software. In a distributed installation, install the Software Development Kit files with at least one of these server components: Content Manager or Application Tier Components. Also install the Software Development Kit files with the modeling tool, Framework Manager.
  • Install the Software Development Kit on Microsoft Windows
    Install the IBM Cognos Software Development Kit files from the IBM Cognos Software Development Kit disk in the location where Software Development Kit applications are developed, and in the same location as your IBM Cognos software. In a distributed installation, install the Software Development Kit files with at least one of these server components: Content Manager or Application Tier Components. Also install the Software Development Kit files with the modeling tool, Framework Manager.
  • Configuring the Software Development Kit
    To use the IBM Cognos Software Development Kit, you must perform some configuration and set-up tasks.
  • Uninstall the Software Development Kit from UNIX or Linux
    Uninstall the IBM Cognos Software Development Kit if you no longer require your IBM Cognos product or if you are upgrading the IBM Cognos software.
  • Uninstall the Software Development Kit from Microsoft Windows
    Uninstall the IBM Cognos Software Development Kit if you no longer require your IBM Cognos product or if you are upgrading the IBM Cognos software.