Upgrading SQL Business Intelligence Manager allows you to take advantage of the new features available in the latest version.
Upgrade checklist
To successfully upgrade your Microsoft SQL Server environment to this build, complete the procedures outlined in the following table. These procedures support upgrades from SQL Business Intelligence Manager versions 1.1 or later.
 | Follow these steps |
|---|---|
 | Ensure the computer on which you want to upgrade SQL Business Intelligence Manager meet or exceed the hardware requirements and software requirements. |
| Ensure your Windows logon account has local administrator permissions on the computer you intend to upgrade. |
| Review the product architecture. |
| Close all open applications on the computers you intend to upgrade. |
| Upgrade your SQL Business Intelligence Manager installation. |
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