Import from XIR2 SP3 FP3.3 to XIR2 SP4 via BIAR

general discussion
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Hi,

I have BIAR file, created by admins of prod environment XI2 SP3 FP3.3 (BIAR was created without user accounts - users are authenticated using Windows AD). Now I’m trying to put all the reports into fresh test env on SP4. The problem is I’m unable to import the objects as well as universes - only things I can import are folders. In Import Wizard I didn’t recieve any errors - it just states at the end that 0 of 140 objects was imported or 0 of 5 universes was imported. I’ve tried many options, with replacing existing objects as well as without overwriting. The only thing I can find in logs files (file from Logging directory):


Timestamp	ProcessID	ThreadID	Message
[Wed Jun 10 19:11:17 2009]	1356	2356	assert failure: (.\SelectUsersAndGroupsPage.cpp:211). (FALSE : Fail to add user to the list control).
[Wed Jun 10 19:11:22 2009]	1356	2356	assert failure: (.\typeholder.cpp:1017). (false : no message).
[Wed Jun 10 19:11:22 2009]	1356	2356	assert failure: (.\typeholder.cpp:1017). (false : no message).
[Wed Jun 10 19:11:22 2009]	1356	2356	assert failure: (.\typeholder.cpp:1017). (false : no message).
[Wed Jun 10 19:11:22 2009]	1356	2356	assert failure: (.\typeholder.cpp:1017). (false : no message).
[Wed Jun 10 19:11:22 2009]	1356	2356	assert failure: (.\typeholder.cpp:1017). (false : no message).
[Wed Jun 10 19:11:25 2009]	1356	2356	assert failure: (.\SelectUsersAndGroupsPage.cpp:416). (FALSE : Fail to add user to the list

I’d be very appreciated for any ideas.

Lukasz.Mastalerz :switzerland: (BOB member since 2008-11-24)

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I don’t know if you can import from one SP level to another.

A second possibility is there is an issue with the biar file.

My suggestion - create a new biar file from production using the admin account and import this into test. See if that works.

bension (BOB member since 2005-09-01)

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If it’s impossible to import from lower SP to higher how can I upgrade any environment (as far as I know safest way of upgrading SP is to setup new env and import content)?

Lukasz.Mastalerz :switzerland: (BOB member since 2008-11-24)

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The versions of import wizard will be different in those cases, so BIARS not a reliable mechanism in that case.

Cant you do a server to server migration with import wizard?

ABILtd :uk: (BOB member since 2006-02-08)

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My systems are located in two different areas, in two separate sites. It’s impossible to connect from one Import Wizard to both systems.
Are you sure biar from SP3 to SP4 is unsupported? If you are, how can I migrate my content?

Lukasz.Mastalerz :switzerland: (BOB member since 2008-11-24)

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I am not sure of this, its only a possibility. I was just suggesting you test a few things.

Worst case scenario, use SP3 import wizard to create biar file from your source environment. Create a new SP3 environment on the same network as your target environment. Upgrade new environment in place, then import to the target SP4 environment.

bension (BOB member since 2005-09-01)