Restrict Content Browsing

By default, IBM® Cognos® Connection and Query Studio users can browse Public Folders starting at the root content folder (/content).

You may want to restrict the folders that users can browse.

You can set the root content folder to any path for a given session using the URL interface, or for all sessions using the system.xml file. The second option does not restrict content browsing for administrators.

The consequences of specifying a root folder other than the root content folder are as follows:

  • Content navigation is restricted to the specified root folder and its sub-folders.
  • The location property in the properties dialog box shows the path beginning at the specified root folder.
  • The choice of destination folders when a user creates new content is limited to the specified root folder and its sub-folders.

Restricting content browsing has no impact on the administrative functions, such as schedule management. It does not affect the IBM Cognos studios, either, except for Query Studio.

Restricting content browsing is not a means of enforcing security. Folder access must be controlled using the IBM Cognos security.

  • Restrict Content Browsing Using a URL Command
    By default, IBM Cognos Connection and Query Studio users can browse Public Folders starting at the root content folder (/content). You may want to restrict the folders that users can browse.
  • Restrict Content Browsing Using the System.xml File
    By default, IBM Cognos Connection and Query Studio users can browse Public Folders starting at the root content folder (/content). You may want to restrict the folders that users can browse.
Parent topic: Customizing IBM Cognos Connection