This document discusses the features and installation tips for SAP BusinessObjects SP2. Some key points include: - SP2 introduces new features for Web Intelligence, including input controls, query on query, and locale formulas. It also includes improvements to security and version management for the Lifecycle Manager. - Important documentation for SP2 includes release notes, installation guides, and documents outlining new features and fixed issues. - The installation of SP2 can be slow, taking over 18 hours, due to a bug in the Windows Installer. It is recommended to perform a silent installation using a response file to avoid this issue. Backup of files and databases is also advised before installing SP2.

1. BusinessObjects AdministrationService Pack 2 Features & Installation TipsJay RiddleSAP BusinessObjects Certified ConsultantConsultancy by Kingfisher, Inc

2. IntroductionSP2

3. Release Life-Cycle (Maintenance Roadmap)

4. What about “Edge” 3.1?SP2 not released for EdgeIn fact no Fix Packs released, either.

5. What’s New?

6. Overview: New FeaturesWeb Intelligence

7. No Backward Compatibility

8. Input Controls

9. BI Services

10. Query on Query

11. New Locale Formulas

12. PDP-API Exposition

13. Fold & Unfold

14. Query Filters on QaaWS& Live Office

15. LifeCycle Manager

16. Improved Security Management

17. Improved Version Management

18. Supports New Info-Objects

19. Promote Application Rights

20. Improved NavigationImportant DocumentsWhat’s New in BusinessObjects XI 3.1 SP2xi31_sp2_whats_new_en.pdfXI 3.1 Service Pack 2 Fixed Issuesxi31_sp2_fixed_issues_en.pdfXI 3.1 Service Pack 2 Release Notesxi31_sp2_release_notes_en.pdfBusinessObjects XI 3.1 SP2 Update Installation and Deployment Guidexi31_sp2_install_en.pdfBusinessObjects Enterprise XI 3.1 SP2 Web Application Deployment Guide for ‘platform x’ (eg. Windows)xi31_sp2_webappdd_win_en.pdf

21. Document LocalesNo “S-ID” requiredSAP HELP PORTALhttp://help.sap.comSAP SUPPORT PORTALhttps://websmp108.sap-ag.de/supportRequires a Customer “S-ID” and Password.

22. Software Downloadshttp://service.sap.com/bosap-downloads1.2.3.5.4.

23. Software DownloadsBOE XI 3.1 ServicePack 2 (Server + Client)

24. BOE XI 3.1 ServicePack 2 (Client Tools)6.7.

25. Installation Tips