Just a note, but things get
very complicated when you start mixing in operating system upgrades in the mix. Exponentially so when ALSO mixing in SQL Server upgrades. My suggestion: take each one individually. The problem is that each one (accounting system, operating system, database engine) is its own MAJOR upgrade - with its own debugging. Change too many things at the same time and issues become impossible to troubleshoot.
My
strong recommendation is to do the OS upgrades first and let them burn in for a month (or two). They WILL introduce their own set of hiccups and you want time to work through them all before introducing new issues. Unless you're still back on SQL Server 2008, I would actually do the GP upgrade next. If you are still back on 2008, upgrade SQL Server to 2016 or later (which will be at least a two-step jump on its own). Now I would watch this one VERY closely because there are major engine changes in 2014 which completely took down one of our major systems after we upgraded. The only fix - still in place to this day - was to take our compatibility level back down to 2012. (I will note that it didn't seem to affect GP.)
Take them one at a time to give yourself the chance to work through the bugs that each change is going to introduce. Good luck - and I mean that in all sincerity. We faced a similar scenario and spread out the changes over a year so we weren't trying to force too much too quickly. We still ran into issues, but it was manageable.
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Blair Christensen
Database Administrator
Oppenheimer Companies, Inc.
Boise Idaho GPUG Chapter Leader
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Original Message:
Sent: Jan 31, 2020 12:01 PM
From: Jamie Evenson
Subject: Upgrade from GP 2013 R2 to latest 2019 release
@David Morinello
It's like you found a unicorn. I searched PartnerSource, Bing, and Google for the second Upgrade Path to know avail. I would have to agree with you that patching 2013 then upgrade to GP 2016 and then go directly to GP (2019).
@Blair Christensen
Yes, I plan to do a discovery upgrade and a couple of test upgrades. They have a lot of ISVs and large databases. This will certainly be a major upgrade even without the multi-step upgrade. And yes, will need to utilize multiple OS/SQL versions to get from A to B. I will definitely take a look at the information you provided. There is always something more to learn. :)
Thanks again, guys! It is very much appreciated.
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Jamie Evenson
CEO
Najaxa Software
Las Vegas, NV
Original Message:
Sent: Jan 31, 2020 08:52 AM
From: David Morinello
Subject: Upgrade from GP 2013 R2 to latest 2019 release
If I am reading this correctly, it looks like you may be able to go to GP 2016, then directly to Dynamics GP (19).
Depending on the path level for your GP 2013 R2, you may need to patch GP 2013 first. Last June we jumped from GP 2013 R2 Version 12.00.2230, to GP 2018 R2 in 2 hops, GP 2016 was our middle hop. With several practice upgrades, everything went very smooth. Watch out for both the OS and SQL versions. Make sure you keep an eye on any 3rd party plug-ins also.
Upgrading From | Patch Requirement for the Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade | Notes |
16.00.0716 or later
Mid-Year
KB4099098 | RTM or later
Version 18.2.1013 or later | Release 2016 Service Packs |
16.00.0814 or later
U.S. Year-End
KB4528417 | U.S. Year-End
Version 18.2.1036 or later | |
16.00.0814 or later
Canada Payroll Year-End
KB4533807 | Canada Payroll Year-End
Version 18.2.1036 or later
SEE NOTE #4 below | |
16.00.0814 or later
Canada Payroll Year-End Rd 2
KB4536494 | Canada Payroll Year-End Rd 2
Version 18.2.1036 or later | |
| | |
18.00.0496 or later
Mid-Year
KB4099101 | RTM or later
Version 18.2.1013 or later | Release 2018 Service Packs |
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David Morinello
Senior Dynamics GP Systems Architect
Ascend Learning, LLC
Leawood KS
Original Message:
Sent: Jan 30, 2020 11:20 PM
From: Jamie Evenson
Subject: Upgrade from GP 2013 R2 to latest 2019 release
Hi all!
I am looking to see if anyone has done a GP 2013 R2 to latest release upgrade? I have completed numerous upgrades going from GP 2013 to GP 2018 but not finding anything on the upgrade paths to the latest. If I upgrade to an applicable GP 2015 version (say, 14.00.1100) can I go directly to 18.2.1013??
Looking to see what others may have done or might suggest. Really hoping to limit to 2 hops, if possible.
Thanks all!
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Jamie Evenson
CEO
Najaxa Software
Fargo, ND
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