SAP Business objects DATA SERVICES Release Notes
Data Services Release Notes
BusinessObjects Data Services XI 3.0 (12.0.0)
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Contents
Introduction to Data Services XI 3.0 5Chapter 1
Documentation set for Data Services..........................................................6
Business Objects information resources.....................................................9
Compatability and limitations update 13Chapter 2
Compatibility update..................................................................................14
Limitations update......................................................................................17
Migration considerations 23Chapter 3
Resolved issues 25Chapter 4
Known issues 31Chapter 5
Data Services Release Notes 3
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Introduction to Data Services XI 3.0
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Introduction to Data Services XI 3.0
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Documentation set for Data Services
Welcome to BusinessObjects(TM) Data Services XI 3.0 version 12.0.0. This
version is a functional release that includes the following new features:
• Data Services combines industry-leading data quality and integration into
one platform. With Data Services, your organization can transform and
improve data anywhere. You can have a single environment for
development, runtime, management, security and data connectivity.
• Enterprise agility (ease of use)
• Trusted information
• Operational excellence
• Enterprise class
See the Data Services Release Summary for details about these key features.
Read this entire document before installing your Business Objects software.
It contains important information about this product release including
installation notes, details regarding the latest resolved and known issues,
and important information for existing customers.
To obtain the latest version of Data Services documentation including the
most up-to-date version of these Release Notes, visit the Customer Support
documentation download site
(http://support.businessobjects.com/documentation/) and follow the
appropriate product guide links.
Related Topics
• Compatibility update on page 14
• Limitations update on page 17
• Migration considerations on page 23
• Resolved issues on page 25
• Known issues on page 31
Documentation set for Data Services
You should become familiar with all the pieces of documentation that relate
to your Data Services product.
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What this document providesDocument
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Documentation Map
Release Summary
Release Notes
Getting Started Guide
Installation Guide
Advanced Development Guide
Designer Guide
Integrator's Guide
Management Console: Administrator
Guide
Information about available Data Services books,
languages, and locations
Highlights of key features in this Data Services release
Important information you need before installing and
deploying this version of Data Services
An introduction to Data Services
Information about and procedures for installing Data
Services
Guidelines and options for migrating applications including information on multi-user functionality and
the use of the central repository for version control
Information about how to use Data Services Designer
Information for third-party developers to access Data
Services functionality
Information about how to use Data Services Administrator
Management Console: Metadata Reports Guide
Migration Considerations
Migration Guide
Performance Optimization Guide
Reference Guide
Information about how to use Data Services Metadata
Reports
Release-specific product behavior changes from
earlier versions of Data Services to the latest release
Information about how to migrate from Data Quality
to Data Services
Information about how to improve the performance
of Data Services
Detailed reference material for Data Services Designer
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Technical Manuals
What this document providesDocument
A compiled “master” PDF of core Data Services books
containing a searchable master table of contents and
index:
• Installation Guide
• Getting Started Guide
• Designer Guide
• Reference Guide
• Management Console: Metadata Reports Guide
• Management Console: Administrator Guide
• Performance Optimization Guide
• Advanced Development Guide
• Supplement for J.D. Edwards
• Supplement for Oracle Applications
• Supplement for PeopleSoft
• Supplement for Siebel
• Supplement for SAP
Tutorial
In addition, you may need to refer to several Adapter Guides and
Supplemental Guides.
JMS Adapter Interface
Salesforce.com Adapter
Interface
Supplement for J.D. Edwards
Supplement for Oracle Applications
A step-by-step introduction to using Data Services
What this document providesDocument
Information about how to install, configure, and use the Data
Services Adapter for JMS
Information about how to install, configure, and use the Data
Services Salesforce.com Adapter Interface
Information about license-controlled interfaces between Data
Services and J.D. Edwards World and J.D. Edwards OneWorld
Information about the license-controlled interface between Data
Services and Oracle Applications
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What this document providesDocument
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Supplement for PeopleSoft
Supplement for SAP
Supplement for Siebel
Information about license-controlled interfaces between Data
Services and PeopleSoft
Information about license-controlled interfaces between Data
Services, SAP ERP and R/3, and SAP BI/BW
Information about the license-controlled interface between Data
Services and Siebel
Business Objects information resources
Customer support, consulting, and training
A global network of Business technology experts provides customer support,
education, and consulting to ensure maximum business intelligence benefit
to your business.
Useful addresses at a glance
ContentAddress
Product information
http://www.businessob
jects.com
Information about the full range of Business
Objects products.
Product documentation
http://www.businessob
jects.com/support
Documentation mailbox
documentation@businessobjects.com
Business Objects product documentation, including the Business Objects Documentation
Roadmap.
Send us feedback or questions about your
Business Objects documentation.
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Business Objects information resources
ContentAddress
Online Customer Support
http://www.businessob
jects.com/support
Online Developer Community
http://diamond.businessob
jects.com/
Consulting services
http://www.businessob
jects.com/services/consulting/
Education services
http://www.businessob
jects.com/services/training
Online Customer Support
The Business Objects Customer Support web site contains information about
Customer Support programs and services. It also has links to a wide range
of technical information including Knowledge Base articles, downloads, and
support forums. http://www.businessobjects.com/support
Information on Customer Support programs,
as well as links to technical articles, downloads, and online forums.
An online resource for sharing and learning
about Data Services with your developer colleagues.
Information about how Business Objects can
help maximize your business intelligence investment.
Information on Business Objects training options and modules.
Looking for training options?
From traditional classroom learning to targeted e-learning seminars, Business
Objects can offer a training package to suit your learning needs and preferred
learning style. Find more information on the Business Objects Education
web site: http://www.businessobjects.com/services/training
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Note: If your issue concerns a Business Objects product and not the
documentation, please contact our Customer Support experts.
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