Crystal Enterprise 9 Prof Edition Upgrade Options

[ScottWebb]

I was wondering what options might be avilable to me for upgading from CE9 Prof Edition.

From what I see from the BO website, I could go for Crystal Server XI Release 2 or Business Objects XI Release 2?

Does anyone have experience of both, and reasons as to why I would/should consider one over the other?

Also information on cost differences would be useful.

Thanks,

Scott

 

[MJRBIM]

The closest match to CE-9 as regards functions would be Crystal Report Server XI (R2). It is a basic tool for sharing RPT files over an intranet/internet service.

In fact, Crystal Report Server XI (R2) and BOE-XI (R2) are essentially the same product - but the licnese key for Crystal Report Server XI (R2) locks-out much of the high-end functionality.

For example, Crystal Report Server XI (R2) is limited to being installed on a single-server with a maximum of 20 concurrent users.

If you current CE-9 environment is clustered, or if you have more than 20 concurrent licenses - then you will need to migrate to BOE-XI (R2).

If you can describe what volume of RPTs/Users you currently service with CE-9, then you should be able to determine what you need.

Price-point for new purchases is different from the upgrade costs from CE-9, so you would be best to speak with your BOBJ salesperson about the upgrade costs.

 

[groggle]

You can download a free 30 day trial of CR XI Server from

http://www.businessobjects.com/products/reporting/crystalreports/eval.asp

Your version 9 reports will publish to CRS XI without modification.