Upgrade 8.1 > 8.4

[jaykf014]

Hello -

If anyone has completed an upgrade to version 8.4 from version 8.1, what are the notable changes in the software? What is new or different in 8.4? In addition, any tips or advice for the upgrade?

Thanks

[blom0344]

We have recently started to explore DMR in 8.4 and have not yet upgraded our 8.1 reports to 8.4.
For 1 customer we had to upgrade to version 8.3 and found that we had some issues with crosstab reports. I expect that those issues will arise going from 8.1 to 8.4

Going to 8.4 you will:

1. Get a completely reworked Cognos connection (really different) which looks prettier, but is just as much a hassle to navigate through
2. Have a mature DMR model to work with (correct ordering members, being able to show attributes with the dimensions)
3. Be able to choose between between 2 type of design modes for report studio
4. Much improved framework manager including a modelling advisor