Upgrading SAP Business one Client OS and Server OS

[Former Member]

Hi All,

Client technical details are as follows.

1.Server OS - Windows Server 2003 R/2 we want to upgrade it on Windows Server 2008 R2

2.Client OS - Windows XP we want upgrade it on Windows 7

3.Database - SQL Server 2005 we want to upgrade it on SQL Server 2008

I need to confirm this before starting upgradation.

Rgds,

Mahendra

[jbrotto]

There should be no issue if you look into the SAP 8.8 notes. I would check if the hardware meets the recommended settings as this is going to be a heavy software upgrade. Also someimes sap has issues with 64 bit OSs so be attentive on that. If anything runnung the os in 32 bit mode if there is option to do so if a problem arises.

[former_member186095]

Hi,

If you have made sure the customer's server specification and customer's user client have met the SAP B1 supported platform I described in my previous reply, I said you can confirm to upgrade the B1 version. There will be no problem in the upgrading.

The only problem is the database issue but the solution is also available in the upgrade process.

Rgds,

JimM

[former_member186095]

Hi,

Here are my suggestions for your questions:

1. Server OS - Windows Server 2003 R/2 we want to upgrade it on Windows Server 2008 R2

Answer:

Supported as of 2007 A SP01 PL08, 2007 B PL15, and 8.8 PL07. Make sure to also read SAP Notes 1434624 and 1435183 as well as the SAP Notes referenced in the Related Notes sections.
Microsoft® Windows Server 2008 R2 (21)
- 64 Bit (x64) (22)
  (incl. Windows Terminal Services) 
- Standard & Enterprise Edition
Note:
(21) According to Microsoft® Corp., Windows Server 2008 R2 only supports SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 3 and SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 1 and later versions

2.Client OS - Windows XP we want upgrade it on Windows 7

Answer:

 Supported as of 2007 A SP01 PL07, 2007 B PL15, and 8.8 PL06. Make sure to also read SAP Notes 1434624 and 1435183 as well as the SAP Notes referenced in the Related Notes sections
Microsoft® Windows 7 (9)
- 32 Bit (x86) / 64 Bit (x64)
- Professional, Enterprise & Ultimate
  Edition
Note:
 (9) Before installing or upgrading SAP Business One or related products on Windows 7, make sure to first read SAP Notes 1492196 and 
       1493833 as well as the SAP Notes referenced in the Related Notes section.

3.Database - SQL Server 2005 we want to upgrade it on SQL Server 2008

Answer:

- Supported as of 2007 A PL47 and 2007 B PL10
- Support SAP B1 8.8
Microsoft® SQL Server 2008 (7)
- 32 Bit (x86) / 64 Bit (x64)
- Express (9), Workgroup, Standard & 
  Enterprise Edition
Read SAP Note 928839 on how to order SQL 2008 for upgrade purposes.
Read the Hardware and Software Requirements for Installing SQL Server 2008 as stipulated by Microsoft Corp
Note:
  (7) Windows Server 2008 R2 only supports SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 3 and SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 1 and later versions.

to know more detail, you may check this link:

http://service.sap.com/smb/sbo/platforms

JimM