Performance Analyzer 5G Release Notes 2018.2

Introduction

We are happy to share the release notes for the Performance Analyzer 5G, Acorn Advanced Analytics Version 3 - PA5G | AAAv3 2018.2.

Summary

The PA5G 2018.2 release introduces various improvements and bug fixes aimed at enhancing overall product stability and functionality. Customers are encouraged to upgrade to benefit from these enhancements.

Features

Notable enhancements include adjustments to data handling, improved error messages, and optimizations aimed at reducing system resource usage during processing.

Bug Fixes

This release addresses key bugs, particularly:

ACID-6870: The time period for a scenario now correctly reflects the last calculation performed.
ACID-9064: Global records will now only erase data within the active time period, preventing accidental deletion of all scenario data.
ACID-10082: The upload function for GL->RP allocations now allows GL accounts with the same name, eliminating previous restrictions.
ACID-12005: Optimized query execution to minimize the heavy use of tempdb, improving performance.
ACID-12514: Installer crashes due to certificate issues have been resolved, ensuring smoother installation processes.
ACID-12823: Configuration crashes when specifying custom SQL server ports are now fixed, allowing more flexible database configurations.

Release Notes

Acorn Release Notes PA5G AAA 2018.2

Platforms Supported

The following platforms are supported for the PA5G 2018.2 release:

Microsoft Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2, 2016
Microsoft SQL Server 2016 and 2012 (with Service Packs)
Client operating systems: Windows 7, 8.1, 10
Web Browsers: Internet Explorer 11, Mozilla Firefox v35 or newer

Upgrade and Installation Notes

Customers should follow best practices during upgrades:

Ensure the installer package is unzipped before running setup.exe.
Run installation with elevated permissions.
Database upgrade processes should be validated successfully post-upgrade to ensure data integrity.

Known Issues

Management should note the potential for odd results in cost allocations due to mixed corporate and facility costs. Proper classification is recommended to prevent this issue.