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How to set up Cognos Analytics 11.x with Teradata JDBC connection

Troubleshooting


Problem

Error message with XQE-DS-0006 Unable to logon to the data source.
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Symptom

Teradata JDBC driver may not update version in the drivers folder.
Teradata JDBC URL may not have correct connection information

 

Diagnosing The Problem

You can test Teradata JDBC URL without using Cognos Analytics
Here is one of the example: Using SQuirrel SQL Client to test Teradata JDBC connection
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Resolving The Problem

0. Stop Cognos Analytics Server
1. Place “terajdbc4.jar” in driver folder. You can download for Teradata jdbc driver 16.20.00.13 from Teradata Server

https://downloads.teradata.com/download/connectivity/jdbc-driver 

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2. Start Cognos Analytics Server

3. Open Cognos Administration console from Manage
 
4. Create a new data source connection - Teradata
5. Add Server name, port number, Database name
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Document Location

Worldwide

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Product Synonym

Cognos Analytics;

Document Information

Modified date:
14 November 2019

UID

ibm11107357