To open Planning Analytics Workspace (PAW), you typically access it through a web browser using a specific URL provided by your organization. Once you navigate to the correct page, you will be prompted to log in using your credentials.
Accessing IBM Planning Analytics Workspace
Opening IBM Planning Analytics Workspace (PAW) involves navigating to its web-based interface and then authenticating with your user credentials. This process ensures secure access to your planning and analysis environment.
Step-by-Step Guide to Opening PAW
Follow these straightforward steps to access your Planning Analytics Workspace:
- Obtain the Workspace URL: Your organization's IT department or administrator will provide you with the unique web address (URL) for your Planning Analytics Workspace instance. This URL is crucial as PAW is a web-based application.
- Practical Insight: Look for this URL in a welcome email, internal documentation, or by contacting your IT support. It often looks something like
https://yourcompany.planning-analytics.cloud.ibm.comor a custom domain for on-premise installations.
- Practical Insight: Look for this URL in a welcome email, internal documentation, or by contacting your IT support. It often looks something like
- Open a Web Browser: Launch your preferred web browser (e.g., Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari). Ensure it's a modern, supported browser for optimal performance.
- Navigate to the URL: Type or paste the PAW URL into the address bar of your browser and press
Enter. This will take you to the IBM Planning Analytics login page. - Enter Your User ID: On the login page, you will see fields for your credentials. Enter your IBM Planning Analytics application user ID into the designated field.
- Enter Your Password: Next, input your corresponding password into the password field.
- Click Login: After entering both your user ID and password, click the "Login" button to proceed.
Upon successful authentication, you will be directed to your Planning Analytics Workspace dashboard, where you can begin working with your data and applications.
Troubleshooting Common Access Issues
If you encounter difficulties opening PAW, consider these common solutions:
- Incorrect URL: Double-check that the URL you entered is exact and correct.
- Invalid Credentials: Ensure you are using the correct user ID and password. Passwords are often case-sensitive.
- Browser Compatibility: Verify that your browser is up-to-date and supported by IBM Planning Analytics.
- Network Issues: Check your internet connection or any corporate firewall settings that might be blocking access.
- Account Lockout: Repeated incorrect login attempts might temporarily lock your account. Contact your administrator if this occurs.
- VPN Requirement: If your PAW instance is internal to your organization, you might need to be connected to the corporate network via a VPN.
For more detailed information on IBM Planning Analytics Workspace, you can refer to the official IBM Documentation for Planning Analytics Workspace.
