Crystal Reports 2020 Free Trial - how to migrate to dataDirect 7.1.5 - where are these notes?

[Granite_falls_MN]

Installed trial version of Crystal 2020 yesterday. At the end of the install it displayed the message 'The new version of Data Direct 7.1.5 has been installed. To migrate to the new version refer to documentation.' Where is this documentation located? I need to know how to do this migration.

[william_vonzangenberg · Accepted solution]

To find the documentation for migrating to DataDirect 7.1.5, you can refer to the following resources¹ ² ³:
- *DataDirect Documentation*: The DataDirect documentation is available on the Progress website. You can find installation guides, release notes, and user manuals for various DataDirect products, including ODBC connectors.
- *Knowledge Base Article*: Check the Knowledge Base article "Where to find DataDirect product documentation" for detailed information on accessing the documentation.
- *Progress SupportLink*: If you have a SupportLink contract, you can access the documentation and installation guides through the Progress SupportLink portal.
- *DataDirect Connect Series for ODBC Installation Guide*: This guide provides detailed instructions for installing and configuring DataDirect ODBC drivers.
- *Release Notes*: Review the release notes for DataDirect 7.1.5 to understand the changes and enhancements in this version.

To migrate to the new version, follow these general steps:
1. *Download the latest release*: Get the latest version of DataDirect from the Progress website.
2. *Extract the files*: Extract the downloaded files to a temporary directory.
3. *Run the installer*: Run the installation program and follow the prompts to complete the installation.
4. *Configure the drivers*: Configure the ODBC drivers according to your needs, using the documentation as a reference.

If you encounter any issues during the migration process, you can contact Progress Support for assistance.