Steps to prepare the Cognos Gateway Server

All InForm installations with Reporting use a Cognos Gateway Server. The required steps are the same whether you are using a private or public gateway, except where noted.

To prepare the Cognos Gateway Server:

Install the Cognos software and updates.
This step is performed on multiple servers.

For more information, see Step 1: Install the Cognos software and updates on the Cognos Gateway Server.
Set up the JRE on the Cognos Gateway Server.
This step is performed on multiple servers.

For more information, see Step 2: Set up JRE on the Cognos Gateway Server.
Run the Cognos Gateway Customization for InForm wizard (CRNGatewayConfig\setup.exe).
This step is performed only on the Cognos Gateway Server.

For more information, see Step 3: Run the Cognos Gateway Customization for InForm wizard (CRNGatewayConfig\setup.exe) on the Cognos Gateway Server.
Update the DomainSuffix entry for the AuthenticationFilter registry key on the Cognos Gateway Server—Public Gateway only.
This step is performed on multiple servers.

For more information, see Step 4: Update the DomainSuffix entry for the AuthenticationFilter registry key on the Cognos Gateway Server—Public Gateway only.

Note: You must also update the DomainSuffix entry on the InForm Application Server. For more information, see Step 3: Update the DomainSuffix entry for the AuthenticationFilter registry key on the InForm Application Server—Optional.
Enable SSL—Optional.
This step is performed on multiple servers.

For more information, see Step 5: Enable SSL on the Cognos Gateway Server—Optional—Public Gateway only.