Upgrade from 6.3, 7.

2 versions to 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
Processor RAM Hard Disk

Configuration
Pentium D, 2.4 GHz 512 MB (Server with MSDE) 1 GB (Server with SQL Server) 2GB (Server with SQL 2005) 160 GB, 7200RPM, SATA-II

Backup Device
Network Printer Operating System Database Management System Internet

DVD Writer
100 Mbps, Switched TVS MSP 240/250 or Epson LX 300+ (Parallel Port, DMP) Windows XP Professional SP2 MSDE or SQL Express; may require SQL 2000 or SQL 2005 for high volumes Broadband, 256 KBPS

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

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Hardware & Software Requirements

Client Configuration
Particulars Processor RAM Hard Disk Network Printer Operating System Anti-Virus Firewall Configuration P IV 1.8 Ghz 512 MB 40 GB 100 Mbps, Switched TVS MSP 240/250 or Epson LX 300+ (Parallel Port, DMP) Windows XP Professional SP2 Recommended Recommended

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

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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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Thank You

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