Upgrading From Business Objects XI2 to XI3.0

I can't seem to find the BusinessObjects Enterprise XI 3.0 Upgrade Guide. Does anyone know where I can find it?

Hi Shane,
The upgrade guide is not directly on the product guides. You have to follow the link to the SAP service marketplace.
Within the guide there are 3 options
1) Install directly on top, only available for simple (single node) installations
2) Install new and update CMS DB
3) Install new and copy over objects.
Regards
Alan

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