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Upgrade Considerations for Release 13.2 (OD)

Java 7

This release uses Java 7. The following software clients require Java 7:

Important! The Java Runtime Environment (JRE) is updated frequently with fixes for security issues, including issues that are unknown at the time CA Clarity PPM is released. To ensure that you have the latest fixes, we recommend that you download the most recent version 7 JDK from the Oracle website.

Upgrade Actions: Install Java 7 on workstations that have the software clients listed installed.

Datamart Extraction Job Performance Improvements

For Release 13.2, changes were made to the Datamart Extraction job. The result of the changes is improved performance for a full refresh of the Datamart. The job has been optimized to run faster. The job does a full refresh of the Datamart tables every time it runs. We recommend running the Datamart Extraction job after the upgrade is complete and during off-peak hours.

Upgrade Action: None

Add-ins Compatibilities

The following section describes important information about upgrading installed add-ins, accelerators, and connectors for Release 13.2.

The following table shows the accelerator and connector releases that are installed with a Release 13.2.

Accelerator or Connector

Upgraded Version

PMO Accelerator

3.2.0

Clarity Solution Pack (CSP)

3.2.0

Earned Value Manager

2.0.1

Accelerator for PRINCE2

2.0.1

Accelerator for the PMBOK

2.0.1

Accelerator for New Product Development

2.0.2

BRM Accelerator

3.0.2

Connector for CA Unicenter Service Desk & CA Software Change Manager™ for Distributed

2.0.1

Connector for Microsoft SharePoint

2.0.2

Service Connect

2.0.0

Catalyst Connector

3.3.0

CA Clarity Agile

Spring 2013

Update Business Objects Reports Table Job

The Update Business Objects Reports Table job has been updated. The following list shows the parameters that were added, removed, or changed.

New parameter

Update Resource Skills Index. This parameter extracts resource skills and proficiencies.

Removed parameters

Update Portfolio Content. This parameter was removed as part of the old Portfolio feature removal.

Week Starting Day. This parameter was obsolete. All reports now use the First Day of Work Week parameter as defined in settings that are located by navigating to Administration, Project Management, Settings.

Changed parameters

Update Universe Calendar is now Update Reporting Calendar.

Update Program Hierarchy is now Update Investment Hierarchy. This parameter extracts investment hierarchies and the allocation percentages.

Add-ins Affected by Portfolio Removal

The removal of old Portfolio features affected the following add-ins:

All three add-ins had portfolio-related portlets that were removed. For BRM Accelerator and NPD, the pages that displayed the portlets were left in place. The pages were left to accommodate customers who placed custom portlets or other valid portlets on the pages. If no custom or other portlets are present, the pages appear blank.

For the PMO Accelerator, the pages that contained portfolio-related portlets were removed. For the list of portlets and other features that were removed from CA Clarity PPM, see the section named "Removal of the Old Portfolio Feature."

Upgrade Action: If you use BRM Accelerator or NPD, review your Studio portlet pages and delete any that are empty.

Update Business Objects Reports Table Job

The Update Business Objects Reports Table job has been updated. The following list shows the parameters that were added, removed, or changed.

New parameter

Update Resource Skills Index. This parameter extracts resource skills and proficiencies.

Removed parameters

Update Portfolio Content. This parameter was removed as part of the old Portfolio feature removal.

Week Starting Day. This parameter was obsolete. All reports now use the First Day of Work Week parameter as defined in settings that are located by navigating to Administration, Project Management, Settings.

Changed parameters

Update Universe Calendar is now Update Reporting Calendar.

Update Program Hierarchy is now Update Investment Hierarchy. This parameter extracts investment hierarchies and the allocation percentages.