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The parameter named 'Configuration Server' located in 'Environment' is currently invalid.'

Troubleshooting


Problem

After installing Cognos Analytics 11.0.2 , you may hit the following error message when you try to save the configuration the first time from Cognos Configuration : '[ERROR] The Parameter named 'Configuration Server' located in 'Environment' is currently invalid. The 'Configuration Server' values are blank and has a red 'X'. This avoids the IBM Cognos Analytics Services to start

Symptom

'[ERROR] The Parameter named 'Configuration Server' located in 'Environment' is currently invalid.

The 'Configuration Server' values are blank and have a red 'X'.

This avoids the IBM Cognos Analytics Services to start

Cause

The 'Configuration Server' values are blank and have a red 'X'.

Resolving The Problem

In Cognos Configuration, right-Click on the 'Configuration Server' settings and choose 'Reset to Default'.
When the parameter is set to its default value, then try to restart the services.

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Document Information

Modified date:
25 June 2018

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