The following slides will answer some common questions that you need to ask before upgrading to the latest version of Sage 300 ERP.

1. Sage 300 ERP
Upgrade Best Practices

2. CPE Credit
• In order to receive CPE credit for this session, you must be present for the entire
session.
– Session Code: P-61
– Recommended CPE Credit = 1
– Delivery Method = Group Live
– Field of Study = Specialized Knowledge and Applications
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3. Introduction
• Ron Fernandez- Customer Support Analyst Sr
• We will review the steps for a successful upgrade, including reviewing custom
applications, reports, and macros. You will learn the "gotchas" that our support team
handles to proactively avoid the same challenges. Even if you're an "Upgrade Expert,"
you will gain valuable information to help you take your business to the most current
version of Sage 300 ERP.
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4. Successful Upgrade
What is it?
What can we check?
Why is it Important?

5. Before Upgrading – To Do List
• Back up your Databases
• Obtain the Activation Codes
• Review the Documentation
• Sage 300 ERP Readme
• Sage 300 ERP Installation Guide
• Sage 300 ERP Update Notice

6. Agenda
• Preparing for the Upgrade
• Performing the Upgrade
• Post Upgrade procedures
• Q&A
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7. Environment Preparation
• Checking Hardware Requirements
• Understanding the customer’s Environment
• Database platforms
• Recommended Configurations

8. Key Things to Prepare for
• Customized solutions
• Macros
• Different reporting tools
• Compatibilities with Sage 300
• Back up custom reports/macros

9. Preparation procedures
• Strongly recommended to upgrade to the latest service pack
before you upgrade to the current version.
• If you’re on 5.6, it can be upgraded to ERP 2012 directly.
• Run Day End (If Inventory Control is installed)
• Post all open batches
• Don’t Forget the 3rd party solutions
• Check Data Integrity and Correct any errors

10. Top 3 Tips
• Backup
• Create Test Environment and run a test upgrade
• Do not force through an upgrade, perform all required steps

11. Performing
Upgrade Steps for Sage 300 ERP
- Uninstall the previous version of System Manager
- Install Sage 300 ERP Programs
- Install the latest Product Update
- Enter License Information
- Activate your data

12. Post Upgrade Procedures
For Sage 300 ERP
- Run Data Integrity for each module
- Run selected reports to confirm information is the same
- If you want information about the latest database and
report changes for any application, check the
TECHINFO and FORMS documents on the Portal.

13. Post Upgrade Procedures
For Custom Applications, Reports & Macros
- Ensure any application runs as expected
-For example if you use SageCRM you may need
to re-install the integration component
- Confirm Custom Reports & macros work

14. Q&A

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Contact Information
• Presenter Contact Information: Ron Fernandez
– Ron.fernandez@sage.com
– Support line 1800-253-1372
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