Import on new server

Hi All,
I just want to know that,
I have taken an export from one server.On this server all SQL and PL/SQL running very good.
Now I'm trying to import that dumps on new server with same configuration as the previous one.
But all SQL and PL/SQL are not running good on this server. It takes time to execute.
What do I need to check.
Is it a database statistics or something else need to be checked ???
Thanks ,
Raj

Raj wrote:
Hi All,
I just want to know that,
I have taken an export from one server.On this server all SQL and PL/SQL running very good.
Now I'm trying to import that dumps on new server with same configuration as the previous one.
But all SQL and PL/SQL are not running good on this server. It takes time to execute.
What do I need to check.
Is it a database statistics or something else need to be checked ???
Thanks ,
Rajsee the advice in Reports Take more longer time when changing the database version

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Except for the weird thing about us not being able to find the user preferences or Outlook files for the client amongst the files on the server, I feel we're missing something; Apparently Windows isn't as straight forward as one would expect (not sure why I did expect anything, come to think of it).
We're going to give it a new go next weekend. Except for doing further research we're thinking of copying /etc/smb.conf and the files in /var/samba and /var/db/samba to the new server, along with exporting and importing the old user accounts to the new server, and then see if everything works as expected.
If so, we'll see if we can change the account names in a nice way, it's really desired to do so.
If not, we really need to do some more research, but if I'm not mistaking, the Samba-related files I just mentioned are the ones that pretty much make up the Windows Services in OS X, isn't that so?
Thanks!

Upgrade or re-install? CE9 to BOE XI R2, new server has BOE XI old version

We have an old server that's running Crystal Enterprise Reports version 9 and it is the current production machine.
We also have another server that was purchased a couple years ago and BOE XI was loaded on it and the CE9 stuff was migrated to it. But the migration was never completed and the person in charge of this left and the project has sat since then due to resource issues.
I am now tasked with creating a plan for getting BOE XI R2 loaded on the "new" server and migrating the information from the CE9 server. There are 2 options that I can see.
1) Upgrade the existing BOE XI in place to R2. Would doing this preserve configuration that had already been done? What problems will be presented by the fact that information was already migrated once from CE9 and everything will need to be re-migrated?
2) Completely uninstall BOE XI and then reinstall BOE XI R2. Start from scratch with configuration and migrating information from the CE9 server.
Also, I saw mention in another thread of obtaining the services of a consultant. We typically do not do that unless it's absolutely necessary. Would like your opinions on whether this is really complicated enough to warrant hiring outside help or if we should be able to learn what we need from documentation. The person that did the original migration took training classes and we did not use a consultant. Thanks for your help.

Well you said the XI environment is old, but if you wanted to an upgrade will keep what you have. We usually recomend migration vs upgrade if a production server is installed but in DEV if all goes wrong, your other option is to reinstall anyway, so might as well try it out.
What I think you will end up doing is migrating from CE9 to XIR2. It's a pretty tall task for anyone to assume they can guide you through a migration of 3 product versions in a simple forum post. This is why it's recomended to use a consultant, as they will get to know your existing environment and all the possible "gotcha's".
The import wizard is your tool for migrating reports, users, groups, folders, and even instances from CE9 to XIR2. You are welcome to perform this on your own and if you have a contract you can always open a message with support if you get stuck.
Regards,
Tim

Configuration of STMS in new server

Currently I'm configuring the STMS for new server. This is to replace the current development server. I would like to know is there any way I can import all the transport request, including those that are not yet release to the new server? If the old request number is not imported, then all the current program in progress will need to be redo by ABAPer, so is there any solution to this problem?

Hi,
Create virtual system on the current DEV system (domain controller) using links:
http://www.saptechies.com/stms-in-single-system-by-using-virtual-system/
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_smehp1/helpdata/en/44/b4a0db7acc11d1899e0000e829fbbd/content.htm
After this provide this system as the target system for the transports in old DEV system. Once you release these TRs, the data and cofiles for the particular transport is stored in the DIR_TRANS path data/cofiles.
Regards,
Srikishan

Want to install CE10 on a new server, using the old servers config

Does anyone have a quick and easy set of instructions on how to do this? I have tried this several different ways with several different errors. Each time, I simply get to a dead end, and uninstall-reinstall on the new server.
I have tried the import wizard, starting from scratch, everything.

Hi Joe,
Are most of the issues you're encountering related to scheduling? If they are, some of the items that come to mind are:
- Database connections (ODBC, native clients, etc...)
- If the scheduled jobs are based off of Events, make sure you take note of the events/triggers and that they exist.
Please add additional information.
Regards,
Wallie

Essbase Copy of Users to new Server

hi,
I appreciate any help
How can I copy my existing Essbase Users (in Shared Service Mode) to another server
Im using Hyperion 11.1.1.3 version
thanks

I'm not too sure about the "What version will run on what platform", somebody else can chime in on that.
As for transferring the applications...
If you don't have a recent backup of the entire App/DB folders, take one before starting
1. Log out users, and keep them out (this will help them not lose any data changes they may make during the process)
2. Export level 0 data (or All data if the apps are small enough) from old server.
3. If you use partitions, export the partitions to .xml files in EAS.
4. Create applications/databases on new server with the same name(s) in EAS.
5. In EAS, open outline of old app/db and "Save As" into new app/db.
6. At a file level, copy all report scripts (.rep), load rules (.rul) and calc scripts (.csc) from old app/db folder to new app/db folder.
7. Import the data into new application using the export taken in step 2. If you exported level 0, you need to run rollup scripts.
8. If you exported partitions, import them to new application(s).
Validate.
Edited by: RobertR3 on Nov 12, 2010 8:47 AM
BTW, this assumes straight Essbase apps, Planning applications would be different.

MOVE REPLICATION DATABASE TO NEW SERVER

WE HAVE A PRODUCTION DATABASE THAT WORK'S AS REPLICATION FROM 9 DATABASES, WE ARE GOING TO MOVE DATABASE TO NEW SERVER.
AS DATABASE IS PRODUCTION, WE CAN NOT STOP SERVICES. WE THINK TO CREATE A NEW DATABASE ON NEW SERVER, IMPORT DATA FROM PROD. DATABASE. SIZE APROX 100GB.
QUESTION:
I NEED TO KNOW HOW I CAN STOP SERVICES SHORT TIME. TO CHANGE TO SNEW SERVER.
THANKS FOR YOUR SUGGESTIONS

Здравствуте Ivan.
Before i would do anything like this i would make sure that i have a good valid backup (just in case!).
I would check all the applications that are currently conencting to your ORacle and make sure they are all conneting 'by name' not the IP. Or and then i would check DNS server (make sure nslookup is working) to makesure that everything resolves correctly after the moving DB to another machine.
Then check that the oracle_home etc are in the same directory and check that all paths etc in the configurations are the same.
Hope this helps
Kind Regards

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