How to Migrate Crystal Report Server XIR2 from Tomcat to Websphere.

Hi Experts,
I'd like to know how to migrate a existed Crystal Report Server XIR2 from Tomcat to Websphere.
I don't want to upgrade the Server version, just want to deploy it from Tomcat to a new Websphere.

Hi
https://bosap-support.wdf.sap.corp/sap/support/notes/1219131
Regards
Roland

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Is there any documents or notes describ how to migrate CRS2008 from Tomcat to Webshere.
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Have a look at the Web Application Deployment guides which comes in two versions, one for Windows and one for Unix.
You can find them at help.sap.com and they are named xi31_sp3_webappd_win_en.pdf and xi31_sp3_webappd_unix_en.pdf respectively.
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Post Author: david_okeefe
CA Forum: Deployment
Hi,I am trying to migrate an existing Crystal Reports installation from an old server to a new server. To prevent interruption of service, the new server must be able to be online at the same time as the old server (thus it must have a different name). I installed Crystal Reports Server XI and told it to create its CMS database by copying the existing CMS database. Unfortunately, I received an unspecified error ("failed to received first object from source database"). After that, I opted to create a new, default CMS database. I tried using the import wizard to migrate the reports to the new server. The import wizard managed to bring over all of the folders, users, and groups, but not any of the reports. When I looked at the migration log, it gave me an error stating that it could not find the parent folder. I have no real idea how to address this issue. On a related note, I also do not know how to point crystal at the reports repository on the new server. I tried using the Data Source Migration wizard to copy the reports from the old server to the new server. Unfortunately, it didn't appear to register any of the new reports. Given what I have already tried, I am not sure how to proceed.Any help would be appreciated.Thanks,David

Post Author: david_okeefe
CA Forum: Deployment
Hi,I am trying to migrate an existing Crystal Reports installation from an old server to a new server. To prevent interruption of service, the new server must be able to be online at the same time as the old server (thus it must have a different name). I installed Crystal Reports Server XI and told it to create its CMS database by copying the existing CMS database. Unfortunately, I received an unspecified error ("failed to received first object from source database"). After that, I opted to create a new, default CMS database. I tried using the import wizard to migrate the reports to the new server. The import wizard managed to bring over all of the folders, users, and groups, but not any of the reports. When I looked at the migration log, it gave me an error stating that it could not find the parent folder. I have no real idea how to address this issue. On a related note, I also do not know how to point crystal at the reports repository on the new server. I tried using the Data Source Migration wizard to copy the reports from the old server to the new server. Unfortunately, it didn't appear to register any of the new reports. Given what I have already tried, I am not sure how to proceed.Any help would be appreciated.Thanks,David

Trouble migrating Crystal Reports Custom Functions from BOXI R2 to BOXI 3.1

I can't seem to migrate the custom functions from the custom function repository in my R2 environment to the 3.1 with FP 1.3 environment.
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Hi,
so if they are published to Rel.2 this looks different.
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- With this Size of your FileStore i would recommend the CMS DB copy way.
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3. Use the UMT to migrate from your VM Rel.2 to your BI4 installation
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- You can check if the UMT is capable for this 65GB transfer
- Can sort out other possible issues
- Do some other Testing
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What's the default mysql database name in Crystal Report Server XIR2

Hi Experts,
I am upgrading Crystal Report Server from XIR2 to XI3.1.
I need to know the default mysql database name when upgrading.
Anyone knows?

Hi,
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Hi,
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How to Change Crystal Report database name from visual basic code?

Hi all,
I have created a Crystal Report (CR) with .NET VB. I also have developd some UDTs for that pusrpose and everything is OK.
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Edited by: Vangelis Kanellopoulos on Jul 19, 2008 6:07 PM
Edited by: Vangelis Kanellopoulos on Jul 20, 2008 10:27 AM
Edited by: Vangelis Kanellopoulos on Jul 20, 2008 10:28 AM

Hi Vangelis,
Here's a simple VB class that has functions for setting the login details for the report and passing parameters.
Option Strict Off
Option Explicit On
Public Class CrystalFunctions
    Enum ParamType As Integer
        Int
        Text
    End Enum
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        Dim oTables As CrystalDecisions.CrystalReports.Engine.Tables = oDB.Tables
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        oConnectInfo.ServerName = sServer
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        Dim oSection As CrystalDecisions.CrystalReports.Engine.Section
        Dim oRptObjs As CrystalDecisions.CrystalReports.Engine.ReportObjects
        Dim oRptObj As CrystalDecisions.CrystalReports.Engine.ReportObject
        Dim oSubRptObj As CrystalDecisions.CrystalReports.Engine.SubreportObject
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        oSections = oRpt.ReportDefinition.Sections
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            oRptObjs = oSection.ReportObjects
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                    oSubRptObj = CType(oRptObj, CrystalDecisions.CrystalReports.Engine.SubreportObject)
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                    oDB = oSubRpt.Database
                    oTables = oDB.Tables
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                        oLogonInfo = oTable.LogOnInfo
                        oLogonInfo.ConnectionInfo = oConnectInfo
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            Next
        Next
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_rptCrystal.PrintToPrinter(1, False, 0, 0)
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Kind Regards,
Owen

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https://bosap-support.wdf.sap.corp/sap/support/notes/1219131
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I apologize if this question has been asked and answered before, but a search didn't find me what I'm looking for.
Our current CRS box has become unstable and the decision has been made to move CRS to a new server. We are simply looking for the best migration method that would allow us to keep all of our current configurations and schedules.
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