First-Time Configuration of the Shared Services Database

Issue: When EPM System Configurator is run for a first-time configuration, the Perform 1st-time configuration of Shared Services database option is unavailable.

Solution: To configure EPM System in this scenario:

  1. Start EPM System Configurator from the command line using the –forceRegistry option.

  2. Configure Foundation Services:

    Select the Foundation Services tasks Common Settings, then Configure Database, and then Deploy to Application Server.

  3. Exit EPM System Configurator.

  4. Restart EPM System Configurator in the usual way to configure the remaining EPM System products.