Renaming dispatchers

As a security measure, you can rename dispatchers if you do not want to reveal the host computer name, port number, servlet, or path of the dispatcher.

For more information, see Securing Dispatchers

Typically, server administrators can view and change the name of dispatchers.

We recommend that when renaming a dispatcher, you do not use any information that reveals the host computer name or port, or other system or path information. However, it is important to remember where the dispatcher is installed, for monitoring purposes.

Tip: If you rename a dispatcher and need to access the host, port, and path information, you can use the Software Development Kit methods to find this information in the dispatcherPath property of the Dispatcher Object.

Procedure

  1. In IBM Cognos Administration, on the Status tab, click System.
  2. In the Scorecard pane, from the change view menu of the current view, click All dispatchers.
    Tip: The current view is one of All servers, All server groups, All dispatchers, or Services.
  3. From a dispatcher Actions menu, click Set properties.
  4. In the Name box, type the new name for the dispatcher.

    Use a meaningful name to help you distinguish dispatchers. Do not reveal system information in the name.

  5. If you want, add a screen tip and description information.
  6. Click OK.
Parent topic: Dispatchers and Services