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  • 1.  Restrict Users From Searching Content

    Posted Thu March 21, 2019 01:12 PM
    Hello All!

    We are currently using Cognos Analytics 11.1 R1.  We have noticed a bug that allows users to see/run content that they should not have access to when they use the Search utility on the navigation panel.  It seems that the only way we can prevent users from running restricted reports is to disable the search capability.  How can we disable the search for specific users/roles.

    Thanks,
    Jeff

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    Jeff Davis
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  • 2.  RE: Restrict Users From Searching Content

    Posted Thu March 21, 2019 02:59 PM

    Hey Jeff,

    I would suggest logging a case with our support team so we can investigate and possibly log a defect.

    To answer your question, you can hide search for a role by going to Manage -> People -> Accounts -> Cognos and select the properties for the role you wish to hide/disable search for. Under Customization, select Features and then Home -> Navigation Bar and deselect Search.

    Further details on customization can be found in the following link - https://www.ibm.com/communities/analytics/cognos-analytics-blog/role-customization-in-ibm-cognos-analytics-11-0-5/



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    DENNY NAREZNY
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  • 3.  RE: Restrict Users From Searching Content

    Posted Thu March 21, 2019 04:01 PM
    Many thanks Denny.

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    Jeff Davis
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  • 4.  RE: Restrict Users From Searching Content

    Posted Fri March 22, 2019 06:20 PM
    @DENNY NAREZNY @DENNY NAREZNY

    Denny,

    Can customization be also based on Cognos Groups as opposed to Cognos Roles?

    If not, will this option be available in future?
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  • 5.  RE: Restrict Users From Searching Content

    Posted Mon March 25, 2019 09:08 AM

    Hey Richard,
    Customization is only for roles. For group customization, you would need to log an RFE.

    Actually, I see you already created an RFE - https://ibmanalytics.ideas.aha.io/ideas/CAOP-I-399

    RFEs are the primary method our Offering Management group solicits customer feedback on future features / enhancements to the product (also best to solicit as many votes on your RFE from colleagues as you can as the highest voted requests tend to get considered first)

    Here's the latest update on the RFE from our Offering management team:
    "This request is a candidate for a future generally available (GA) release. IBM's statements regarding its plans, directions, and intent are subject to change or withdrawal without notice at IBM's sole discretion."



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  • 6.  RE: Restrict Users From Searching Content

    Posted Mon March 25, 2019 09:28 AM
    Thank you @DENNY NAREZNY​ for the update.

    I hope to see this feature implemented soon and encourage users in this community to vote for this important RFE: Customization by Cognos Groups

    https://ibmanalytics.ideas.aha.io/ideas/CAOP-I-399

    Thanks