Business Objects Administration SP2
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This document discusses the features and installation tips for SAP BusinessObjects SP2. Some key points include: - SP2 introduces new features for Web Intelligence, including input controls, query on query, and locale formulas. It also includes improvements to security and version management for the Lifecycle Manager. - Important documentation for SP2 includes release notes, installation guides, and documents outlining new features and fixed issues. - The installation of SP2 can be slow, taking over 18 hours, due to a bug in the Windows Installer. It is recommended to perform a silent installation using a response file to avoid this issue. Backup of files and databases is also advised before installing SP2.
Business Objects Administration SP2
- 1. BusinessObjects AdministrationService Pack 2 Features & Installation TipsJay RiddleSAP BusinessObjects Certified ConsultantConsultancy by Kingfisher, Inc
- 3. Release Life-Cycle (Maintenance Roadmap)
- 4. What about Edge 3.1?SP2 not released for EdgeIn fact no Fix Packs released, either.
- 5. Whats New?
- 6. Overview: New FeaturesWeb Intelligence
- 9. BI Services
- 10. Query on Query
- 13. Fold & Unfold
- 14. Query Filters on QaaWS& Live Office
- 20. Improved NavigationImportant DocumentsWhats New in BusinessObjects XI 3.1 SP2xi31_sp2_whats_new_en.pdfXI 3.1 Service Pack 2 Fixed Issuesxi31_sp2_fixed_issues_en.pdfXI 3.1 Service Pack 2 Release Notesxi31_sp2_release_notes_en.pdfBusinessObjects XI 3.1 SP2 Update Installation and Deployment Guidexi31_sp2_install_en.pdfBusinessObjects Enterprise XI 3.1 SP2 Web Application Deployment Guide for platform x (eg. Windows)xi31_sp2_webappdd_win_en.pdf
- 21. Document LocalesNo S-ID requiredSAP HELP PORTALhttp://help.sap.comSAP SUPPORT PORTALhttps://websmp108.sap-ag.de/supportRequires a Customer S-ID and Password.
- 23. Software DownloadsBOE XI 3.1 ServicePack 2 (Server + Client)
- 24. BOE XI 3.1 ServicePack 2 (Client Tools)6.7.
- 26. Best Practices Pre-InstallationBackup, Backup, Backup!WAR filesFile Store (Input & Output FRS)CMS System & Audit DatabasesVirtualized? Take a SNAPSHOT!Ensure all client and server systems on the same version before upgrading
- 27. Ensure plenty of disk spaceNote: Reference the XI 3.1 SP2 Installation & Deployment Guide for more info
- 28. Known Issues (SAP Note: 1371325)Problem: Universes based on SAP Bex Query become corrupted (OLAP)Cause: BOE XI 3.1 SP2Resolution: Download & Install HotFix for BOE XI 3.1 SP2 (7-31-2009)
- 29. Known Issue (SAP Note: 1374386) Problem: Installation Slowness (3-18+ hours reported)Cause: Bug with Windows Installer (MSI)Resolution: Perform silent installation of BOE XI 3.1 SP2
- 30. To install or Not to install?Nice new features, another good step forward for WebI especially... However, shame about the release build. It would be very difficult for my clients to negotiate sufficient downtime with the business to justify the install. Let alone change management testing for a back-out strategy. SAP ConsultantWe were aware of this issue but decided to go ahead and release it to make the benefits of the latest Service Pack immediately available to Windows platform customers as well. The issue is documented in the release notes.Franz Aman, VP of Platform Product MarketingSAP BusinessObjects
- 31. Install may be slow, but appears to install successfully
- 32. Work-around available through silent installation
- 33. Silent installation workaround only good for MSI 3.x (not 4.x)
- 34. Problem will be resolved in Service Pack 3 releaseHow to find the version of your Windows InstallerStart->Run:msiexec /?Windows Server 2008 defaults to 4.x (often 4.5)Cant roll back version of Windows Installer unless you re-install Windows
- 35. Silent Installation How ToRefer to the BusinessObjects XI 3.1 SP2 Update Installation and Deployment Guide aka: xi31_sp2_install_en.pdf and refer to page 21.
- 36. Silent Installation Response FileExtract the installation files to your tempdirectoryCancel once complete. Do not proceed to GUI installation.Open a command line and enter the directory containing the setep.exeCreate a Response File ini file with the command line: setup.exe -w <response filepath>amp;lt;filename>.ini
- 37. Silent Installation Record Responses A Response File records actions into the *.ini file which is read during a silent install.
- 38. Silent Installation Run with switchNext, run the silent install with the command line: setup.exe -r <response filepath>amp;lt;filename>.iniwhere <response filepath> is the path to the .ini file you created in step 1.Run the silent install with the commandline: setup.exe /qn+FYI: Running the silent install will take up more disk space than the GUI install. The default GUI install takes up 1.7 GB, alone./qn+ = Prompt when installation complete or fails
- 39. Silent Installaltion - TipsOut of space?Change the temp directory
- 40. Live Demo
- 41. Quick Review WebI Input Controls
- 42. Quick Review Some LCM SP2 ChangesBUG: Add *into end of Install Path under Admin Options of LCM > VMS Settings
- 43. Questions?Scott Bitter404.531.4116 x203Scott.Bitter@KingfisherInc.comRemember to check the Whats New doc for a full list of New Features !!!