Listed below is the time table for releasing Business Objects 3.1. If you have any questions fill free to contact me.

Thanks
chris

From: eddiedw-admin@mailman.admin.uillinois.edu [mailto:eddiedw-admin@mailman.admin.uillinois.edu] On Behalf Of DS Communications
Sent: Monday, September 19, 2011 5:21 PM
To: ‘eddiedw@mailman.admin.uillinois.edu’
Subject: Reminder: Business Objects R3.1 Upgrade 9/30-10/2

AITS will upgrade to Business Objects XI R3.1 during the weekend of September 30 – October 2, 2011.

No action is required by users to prepare for this upgrade. Those with access to the Desktop Intelligence client software will need to install a new version of the software on or after October 3. EDDIE users will not need to do anything before or after the upgrade.

More information about the Business Objects XI R3.1 upgrade is provided on the Decision Support Technical Upgrades page. This information includes the previous Town Hall Meetings presentation, compatibility information, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), and other beneficial information.

You will receive more information during and following the implementation of Business Objects XI R3.1.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Thank you,
AITS

You are receiving this email because you have access to the Data Warehouse. To change your access, contact your USC.

The upgrade to Business Objects 3.1 has been delayed (see below). I will keep everyone informed as more information becomes up to date.
Thank You

chris

From: eddiedw-admin@mailman.admin.uillinois.edu [mailto:eddiedw-admin@mailman.admin.uillinois.edu] On Behalf Of DS Communications
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 5:09 PM
To: ‘eddiedw@mailman.admin.uillinois.edu’
Subject: Business Objects XI Release 3.1 Upgrade Postponed

The Business Objects XI upgrade to Release 3.1 has been postponed.

The upgrade was originally scheduled for June 4, with a preview environment planned for May 23. However, the vendor could not resolve certain issues within this timeframe to provide a stable and fully-featured environment for Business Objects users. For this reason, we decided to postpone the upgrade until these issues can be resolved. Additional information will be provided in the future.

Thank you,
AITS

You are receiving this message because you have access to Business Objects. To change your access, contact your USC.

If anyone is thinking of testing the new version of Business Objects Desktop Intelligence, I would recommend waiting. Michelle Bergman informed me that there have been some issues when using the newest version of Business Objects from outside the AITS VPN. The latest version is scheduled to be officially released in June of this year.

Thanks
chris

The latest version of Business objects is ready to be tested, the instructions are below.
This should be a very interesting release.

Thanks
Chris

From: Bergman, Michelle [mailto:bergman@uillinois.edu]
Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2011 2:51 PM
Subject: ITPC-0362 BO XI R3 Implementation Testing

Good Morning Business Objects XI Release 3 Testers!
The BOQA XI 3.1 environment is up and ready to be tested and will be made available NOW – April 29, 2011.

1) To test InfoView/EDDIE log in via: http://urbboeqa.ui.uillinois.edu:8080/InfoViewApp/logon.jsp

* Use your current username and password

* IMPORTANT: DO NOT Launch Desktop Intelligence from this portal. If you do, BOXI 3.1 will become your default which will make your BO XI R2 inoperable and you will not be able to run any Deski reports.

* Once in the portal you will notice the Home Page is different. DS was unable to change the Home Page to match the BO XI R2 Home Page because BO changed the appearance of the default home page. However, you can set your preferences to make the appearance similar. Please see the attachment: ChangeNewInfoViewHome.doc.

* Review the options available via this portal and feel free to attempt to use any of the functions from the portal but DO NOT launch Desktop Intelligence from this portal.

* Provide any feedback including errors or problems, ideas for improvement, questions regarding functionality, etc. via the attached spreadsheet.

* Send any feedback via email to DS-BO XI3 Issues

2) To test Business Objects – Desktop Intelligence do the following:

* Install the BO XI R3.1 tools from the executable provided PRIOR to launching Desktop Intelligence from YOUR DESKTOP. See attached SETUP.EXE from above.

* Attached are instructions for the R3.1 tools install.

* Please see step 13 in the attached document for features you want to select or deselect under the Business Objects Enterprise Client Tools node.

* After the R3.1 tools are installed DO NOT LAUNCH Desktop Intelligence from InfoView/EDDIE.

3) Launch Desktop Intelligence from your desktop

* Go to START

* Click ALL PROGRAMS

* Select BusinessObjects XI 3.1 then following the side links Select BusinessObjects Enterprise Client – Desktop Intelligence.

* In the BO pop-up window type the following:

o SYSTEM: URBBOEQA.ui.uillinois.edu:6400 (J2EE Portal)

o Username and Password: Use your current production username and password

o See screenshot below

[Rectangular Callout: Be sure System value is URBBOEQA.ui.uillinois.edu:6400 (J2EE Portal)][cid:image001.jpg@01CBE301.D5B0B030]

4) Test Desktop Intelligence R3

* Once you are logged into the BO QA environment for Deski you will be able to use the Universes, reports and connections that you use via BO Production.

* Begin using Deski and its report options and feel free to attempt to use any of the functions but DO NOT launch Desktop Intelligence from the InfoView/EDDIE portal.

* Provide any feedback including errors or problems, ideas for improvement, questions regarding functionality, etc. via the attached spreadsheet.

* Send any feedback via email to DS-BO XI3 Issues

5) Remove BO XI R3 Tools from your computer

* After you have concluded your testing of the BO XI R3 (now – April 29, 2011) un-install the R3 Tools from your machine. If you do not un-install BO XI R3 Tools from your machine and you launch Desktop Intelligence from the InfoView/EDDIE portal then BO XI R3 will become your default BO version so your reports will not run using this version.

* Go to START – CONTROL PANEL – ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS

* Scroll through list until you see: SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise XI 3.1 Client Tools SP3

* Select SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise XI 3.1 Client Tools SP3 then click REMOVE PROGRAM

* **DO NOT REMOVE BusinessObjects XI R2 or the Service Pack 5**

We appreciate your willingness to participate in the testing of BO XI R3. Your input and findings will be used to ensure a smooth transition from R2 to R3 in June 2011.

Many Thanks!
Michelle Bergman
Decision Support
217-265-6541

This attachment was removed.

To install BO Client Tools.doc

FYI for anyone experiencing problems with EDW

From: Bergman, Michelle [mailto:bergman@uillinois.edu]
Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 9:22 AM
To: wauthier@ad.uiuc.edu; Skottene, Thomas; Walsh, Nancy J.; OSSS Core
Team; Dorman, Laura Gransky; Livingstone, Carol J; Stern, Elizabeth
Jane; Malmgren, Carol (UIUC Admin); Clevenger, Brian; Dixon, Robert;
Zdenek, Connie; Shalla, Kevin; Erickson, Holly (OAR); Larson, Barb;
Elsen, Dave; Rahman, Ateeq; Harmon, Kirkland; Hoewing, Rodney; UIC OAR
Admissions; Zdenek, Connie; Lelik, Mary; Haupt, Christopher R;
skhadi@ad.uiuc.edu; Hettinger, Ann Marie; Johnson, Marty
Cc: Bergman, Michelle
Subject: FW: EDW Delay Today

Good Morning All,

Please pass the EDW ETL delay on to your staff that the processing is
behind schedule today. At this time I do not have approximate
completion times so please check our website:
http://www.ds.uillinois.edu/web/Home/AboutData/Data.aspx
http://www.ds.uillinois.edu/web/Home/AboutData/Data.aspx

I apologize for the delay and inconvenience.

Thank you,

Michelle Bergman