PCRE v2.4 to PCRE v 2.6 Upgrade Procedure For Java Customers

Download PDF version of this faq: 2_4 to 2_6 Java_Checklist.pdf

Parallel Crystal should be installed on a clean system - a freshly formatted hard drive with a new installation of Microsoft Windows NT. Parallel Crystal 2.6 is based on Crystal Reports 7.0.1.100. Furthermore, the Seagate/Crystal Decisions uninstall utilities are not 100% effective in removing residual DLLs and registry entries that may be on your report server from prior installations of Crystal Reports, Dynalivery Parallel Crystal, or applications that may embed them.

Please also refer to the FAQ titled: Major API Changes from PCRE v2.4 to v2.6
http://www.dynalivery.com/customersupport/faq/2_4-2_6API-changes.html

Server

1. Uninstall Parallel Crystal v2.4
   
   
2. Make the following registry edits
   From HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ delete the Mobile Application Servers Inc registry key.
   
   
3. Prerequisite Software for a Parallel Crystal v2.6 Server Installation
   A. Install MDAC v2.6 from PCRE CD.
   
   1. Run the PCRE install shield. It will detect the presence of MDAC and if it is not where PCRE expects it to be, it will give you the option to install it or exit from the installation. Install the MDAC and reboot.
   B. Install or update Internet Explorer to version 5.0 or above.
   
   
4. Install PCRE v2.6 from the CD. (see installation guide)
   
   

Client (middle tier)

1. Uninstall Parallel Crystal v2.4
   
   
2. Prerequisite Software for a Parallel Crystal v2.6 Client Installation
   A. Install Sun's Java Runtime Environment (JRE) v1.2 or the full JDK 1.2.2
   
   
3. Install PCRE v2.6 client libraries only from the CD. (see installation guide)