The purpose of this document is to explain to the end-user the process of upgrading from DataVard's OutBoard for Analytics (component 100) to DataVard's OutBoard DataTiering (component 200)
This document is aimed primarily at SAP system administrators and BW consultants who should primary work with OutBoard.
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- The OutBoard upgrade package is an Add-On, which must be imported using the Add-On Installation Tool (transaction SAINT). Upload and import the file using the wizard (detailed guide can be found in SAINT online documentation). OutBoard support packages must be updated using the SPAM Update (transaction SPAM) up to level 018 (detailed guide can be found in SPAM online documentation). As a result of the OutBoard DataTiering installation, a software component DVD with release 200 and Level 018 will be available in the system as shown on the screen.
Result of successful OutBoard Add-On installation
- Import transport NSQK903789 (included in downloaded zip file) that consist necessary table of content for OutBoard Lookup translator.
- (optional) In case of ADSO support it is needed on system (for required that on a system version (SAP BW 7.40 SP16 and above) it has to be imported the transport HD1K900376 that , which is included in OutBoard installation package, is imported. More info about the support of ADSO can be found in OutBoard user documentationUser Documentation.
- Now execute report /DVD/NL2_XPRA_NLS_KEY with unchecked "Test mode" this is necessary for storage management. This report will prefill "Nearline storage key" into a transparent table for all already archived requests to enhance performance for Outboard.
- Execute report /DVD/NL2_XPRA_STORAGE with the default setting and without "Test mode". This program is used to automatically assign NLS objects defined in OutBoard for Analytics to their default cluster profile and requests to storage DEFAULTCLU.
- Install the new license.
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