BusinessObjects XI 3.1 Upgrade Coming August 17

07/22/09

Information to share and help prepare for the upgrade from BusinessObjects version XI Release 2 (XI R2) to version XI 3.1
-- Implementation is tentatively scheduled for August 17, 2009.
-- Access to version XI 3.1 will continue to be via Wolverine Access (https://wolverineaccess.umich.edu)

IMPORTANT DATES
-- July 28, close of business: No changes will be made to reports in the UM-Maintained Reports folder after this date.
-- After August 11, close of business:
---- No changes will be made to BusinessObjects universes.
---- Any changes to items in the User Shared folder will not be saved.
---- Any changes made to your Inbox or Favorites will not be saved.
---- Access requests can be submitted after this date but will not be processed until after the upgrade.
-- August 17, 8:00 a.m.: Version XI 3.1 is available.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO PREPARE
Please review and delete old or unused Inbox and personal Favorites items by August 10. This will help to ensure that obsolete items are not migrated to the new system.

BUSINESSOBJECTS XI 3.1 BENEFITS
-- Both InfoView and WebI access continue to be supported.
-- Enhanced report formatting capabilities for InfoView users that allows you to format text, columns,
and layout. Visit My LINC (https://maislinc.umich.edu) closer to implementation for details on changes.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Resources available on Monday, August 17:
-- Plan on registering now and attending the BOTV Live webinar on What's New in BusinessObjects XI 3.1
on August 17. Visit My LINC to register for the session at:
http://maislinc.umich.edu/maislinc/lang-en/management/LMS_ActDetails.asp?UserMode=0&ActivityId=29675
-- Getting Started Guide on My LINC.

NEXT STEPS
-- Watch for upgrade announcements on Wolverine Access (https://wolverineaccess.umich.edu) and the What
else is happening? page on the Project InfoCenter (http://www.mais.umich.edu/project_infocenter/what_else_home.php)
as we get closer to implementation.
-- BusinessObjects-related web updates are currently in progress.

FOR QUESTIONS OR ASSISTANCE
Contact the Help Desk:
-- Phone: 734-936-7000, option 7
-- E-mail: maishelpdesk@umich.edu
-- Web: <http://www.mais.umich.edu/online_help_desk/>

To: "U-M Data Warehouse BusinessObjects Users and MAIS Unit Liaisons"
From: MAIS.Inform
Subject: BusinessObjects XI 3.1 Upgrade Coming August 17
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 11:14 AM