Saving report output files outside of IBM Cognos software
Report output files can be saved to a file system outside of IBM® Cognos® software. Users can choose which output files to save.
Before you begin
Before using this functionality, configure a root directory that is represented by the Archive Location File System Root property in IBM Cognos Configuration. For more information, see the section about saving report output outside IBM Cognos BI in the IBM Cognos Business Intelligence Installation and Configuration Guide.
About this task
This option is useful when users want to share reports with an external application, such as a web site. The reports are saved to this location every time they are updated so that current content is always available. This option also allows to save reports on a local network for users who do not have access to IBM Cognos software.
Multiple locations can be specified for the dispatchers and services.
Procedure
- In IBM Cognos Administration, on the Configuration tab, click Dispatchers and Services.
- On the toolbar, click the Define File System Locations icon
. - Click New, and type a name, description, and screen tip.
- In File systems location box, type the location where you want to save report output files.
- Click Finish.
Results
The location that you specified is appended to the File system root location that was set up in IBM Cognos Configuration.
What to do next
When users select Save to the file system as the report delivery method when they run or schedule a report, the report output files are saved to this location each time the report runs. For more information, see Save Report Output.