Importing the solution file

To apply configuration settings specified prior to deployment, you must import the solution file into SharePoint.

Procedure

  1. Copy the solution file located at c10-location\cps\sharepoint\solution\package\ibmcognos_webparts.wsp to the SharePoint server.
  2. On the SharePoint server, open a command prompt.

    To add a new solution file, type:

    stsadm -o addsolution -filename ibmcognos_webparts.wsp

    To update an existing solution file, type:

    stsadm -o upgradesolution -name ibmcognos_webparts.wsp -filename ibmcognos_webparts.wsp -local -allowCasPolicies

  3. Open a browser to the SharePoint Administration page.
  4. For SharePoint 2007: Under Central Administration, select the Application Management tab and click Manage Web Application Features. Make sure that the IBM® Cognos® Web Parts has the status of 'Active'.
  5. For SharePoint 2010: Under System Settings, select Farm Management, select Manage farm solutions, to see the solution file.
  6. Click the solution file, for example, ibmcognos_webparts.wsp, and from the Solution Properties window, click the Deploy Solution button.
Parent topic: Deploy IBM Cognos Web Parts