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Upgrade from 6.3, 7.2 versionsto Shoper 9

February 2010

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Objectives

Prerequisites for conversion from each version

Steps to be followed during conversion

Guidelines and best practices to be followed

Frequently Asked Questions

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Prerequisites

Take backup of the existing Shoper databases.

Print all the necessary stock & sales reports in earlier version of Shoper.

Copy all the necessary files like custom INI, Bill Templates, Barcode templates,

etc.

Run Shoper Diagnostic Tool on existing database and find the results.

Based on the results, fix the data consistency issues before migration process.

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Hardware & Software Requirements

Stand Alone POS and Server Configuration

Particulars Configuration

Processor Pentium D, 2.4 GHz

RAM 512 MB (Server with MSDE) 1 GB (Server with SQL Server) 2GB (Server with SQL 2005)

Hard Disk 160 GB, 7200RPM, SATA-II

Backup Device DVD Writer

Network 100 Mbps, Switched

Printer TVS MSP 240/250 or Epson LX 300+ (Parallel Port, DMP)

Operating System Windows XP Professional SP2

Database Management System

MSDE or SQL Express; may require SQL 2000 or SQL 2005 for high volumes

Internet Broadband, 256 KBPS

Data Transfer HTTP/ FTP Server/ E-mail (Outlook Express/ Microsoft Outlook)

Anti-Virus Recommended

Firewall Recommended

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Hardware & Software Requirements

Client Configuration

If the customer is using old systems, ensure that the configurations are compatible with the recommended specifications

Particulars Configuration

Processor P IV 1.8 Ghz

RAM 512 MB

Hard Disk 40 GB

Network 100 Mbps, Switched

Printer TVS MSP 240/250 or Epson LX 300+ (Parallel Port, DMP)

Operating System Windows XP Professional SP2

Anti-Virus Recommended

Firewall Recommended

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Hardware & Software Requirements

Shoper Diagnostic Tool

Customised Business Templates, if any

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Installation Process

Uninstall the earlier version of Shoper

Install Shoper 9 with a dummy company code

Update latest patches

Activate the license

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Migration Process

Create a new company, with the same company code as in the earlier version, for

migration using Setup > Create Company

Select the old database (SQL/ MSDE/ MSAccess)

Complete the migration process

Migrate Secondary database, if any

Uninstall the dummy company created using Setup > Company Maintenance

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Database Migration Process

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Data Collection after Migration

Generate all necessary reports after migration

Compare the reports before and after migration

Take backup of the migrated Shoper 9 company

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Checks after Migration

All the reports before and after migration are matching

Customer sign off is obtained on the reports

Latest patch is updated

All the prefixes are set

All the menus are working after migration

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More Information

Migration Process

o Shoper 9 POS Installation & Migration guide available on the installation CD

Frequently Asked Question

o Shoper Troubleshooting guide

o Knowledge Base accessible on Tally website

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Question & Answer

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