Cognos ReportNetTM Installation and Configuration Guide
Cognos ReportNetTM Installation and Configuration Guide
Cognos ReportNetTM Installation and Configuration Guide
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Appendix B: Troubleshooting<br />
Use this troubleshooting reference information <strong>and</strong> solutions as a resource to help you solve<br />
specific problems you may encounter during or after the installation of ReportNet components.<br />
Problems are characterized by their symptoms. Each symptom can be traced to one or more<br />
causes by using specific troubleshooting tools <strong>and</strong> techniques. After being identified, each<br />
problem can be fixed by implementing a series of actions.<br />
When you are troubleshooting, several files can help you:<br />
• The transfer log file<br />
This file records the activities that the installation wizard performed while transferring files.<br />
The transfer log file is located in the crn_location\instlog directory. The file name identifies<br />
the product name, version, <strong>and</strong> build number, <strong>and</strong> includes a time stamp. The following is an<br />
example of the file name format:<br />
tl-CRN-8-0-0-0-20021104_0942.txt<br />
• The transfer summary-error log file<br />
This file records the components you installed, disk space information, the selections you<br />
made in the transfer dialogs, <strong>and</strong> any errors the installation wizard encountered while<br />
transferring components. The transfer summary-error log file is located in the<br />
crn_location/instlog directory. The file name identifies the product name, version, <strong>and</strong> build<br />
number, <strong>and</strong> includes a time stamp. The following is an example of the file name format:<br />
tl-CRN-8-0-0-0-20021106_1122_summary-error.txt<br />
• The startup configuration file<br />
This file records your configuration choices each time you save your property settings. If you<br />
are unable to save your configuration, or are having problems you can revert to a previously<br />
saved configuration file. The backup configuration files are located in the<br />
crn_location/configuration directory. The following is an example of the file name format:<br />
crnstartup_200211231540.xml<br />
• The crnlocale.xml file<br />
This file records the configuration choices you make in <strong>Cognos</strong> <strong>Configuration</strong> for product<br />
<strong>and</strong> content locales, locale mapping, <strong>and</strong> currency support. If you experience problems with<br />
language support in the user interface or in reports, use these files to track your changes.<br />
The backup configuration files are located in the crn_location/configuration directory. The<br />
following is an example of the file name format:<br />
crnlocale_200211231540.xml<br />
• The default ReportNet log file named crnserver.log file, or other log files that you configure<br />
to receive log messages from the log server<br />
This file records information after you start the ReportNet service. Some log messages<br />
indicate problems. Most messages provide information only, but others can help you to<br />
diagnose problems in your run-time environment.<br />
• The cognos_uninst_log.htm file<br />
This file records the activities that the Uninstall wizard performed while uninstalling files.<br />
The log file is located in the Temp directory. You can use the log file to troubleshoot<br />
problems related to uninstalling ReportNet components.<br />
• The crconfig_response.csv file<br />
This file records the activities that <strong>Cognos</strong> <strong>Configuration</strong> performed while running in silent<br />
mode. This log file is located in the crn_location/logs directory.<br />
Another valuable troubleshooting tool is the Knowledge Base, which is available on the <strong>Cognos</strong><br />
support site (http://suppport.cognos.com). The Knowledge Base is a database of problems <strong>and</strong><br />
solutions for all <strong>Cognos</strong> products.<br />
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