Re: SAP Business One 9.0 Installation

Here is a demonstration of the installation steps of SAP B1 9.0 PL05 on Win 7 Ultimate x86 as a standalone server:

The folder attributes of SAP B1 9.0 PL05 (51046461) consist of 2,988 Folders and 12,617 Files with a file size of 6.04 GB (6,496,952,172 bytes).

The SQL database version is: MS SQL Server 2008 R2.

The OS of this standalone server comprise of an Intel Processor Core i5 with 4 Gb RAM.

For the first time new user, the Installation Wizard (autorun.exe) is recommended. The installation sequences are as follows:

Step 1. Server.

Step 2. Client.

Step 3. Integration Component.

Accordingly, run the autorun.exe to open the SAP B1 9.0 installation wizard and installing them as such.

Here are a few tips that you may want to bear in mind when you install the Server Tools component within Step 1:

If you have more than one Firewall software enabled on your server, it is recommended to disable them all.
When you enter the SQL Server name, do not enter any IP address, you must enter the server name and the instance name (e.g. SAPB1\SQLINSTANCE).
You must ensure that the SQL Server Browser service is active and set to automatic. If not, adjust the settings of the service, restart the server and re-install the SAP Business One again.
Ensure that the TCP/IP protocol is enabled for the SQL Server; double check it as such, do not assumed that it is always enabled by default.
When you are prompted to enter your SQL credentials, enter the SQL account credentials directly, do not populate it with your windows or network credentials.

Here are a few tricks that you may want to bear in mind when you install the Client within Step 2:

With the major Release 9.0, 32-bit and 64-bit versions of the SAP Business One client are available. You must install each version separately. You can install and run both versions on the same machine.
When referring to 32-bit or 64-bit versions of the SAP Business One Client Application, the 32-bit and 64-bit is only indirectly related to the Operating System on which the Clients are installed. On 64-bit Operating Systems both Client Applications can be installed.
One some workstations you might decide to install the 64-bit SAP Business One Client Application, on other workstations the 32-bit SAP Business One Client Application. On the server, you might decide to install both, the 32-bit SAP Business One Client Application and 64-bit SAP Business One Client Application.
When you run SAP Business One, you can use only SAP Business One add-ons valid for the version of the application you are running. If you are using the 32-bit version of the SAP Business One client, you can install and run only 32-bit add-ons. If you are using the 64-bit version of the SAP Business One client, you can install and run only 64-bit add-ons.
If you work with 32-bit and 64-bit SAP Business One Client Applications, you need to install both versions of the add-ons.
When you install SAP Business One Client (32-bit), the DI API (32-bit) is also installed together.

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If encountering an unsuccessful installation, follow this cycle and be persistent:

Disable all Firewall software and Anti-virus programs.
Enable the TCP/IP Protocol on the SQL Server.
Set the SQL Browser service to Auto Start.
Completely uninstall previous SAP B1 and any trace of current B1 residuals.
Delete the C:\Program Files (x86)\SAP folder.
Delete all SQL data files (.mdf /.ldf) that were associated with preceding SAP B1 installations.
Perform a few times of Registry Clean with system reboots thereafter.
Cold boot your system at least once.
Reinstall SBO 9.0 again!
Document the entire installation process including the steps performed.

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Follow the screenshots below as a guide to complete the installation: