EPM Live - Release 6.0.0

Introduction

We are happy to share the release notes for the EPM Live 6.0.0.

Summary

The EPM Live 6.0.0 release introduces numerous enhancements, including support for SharePoint Server 2016 and MS SQL Server 2016. The version improves performance, fixes various bugs, and refines user experience.

New Features

• Support for MS SharePoint 2016
• Support for MS SQL Server 2016
• Ability to reorder list views in dropdowns
• Increased speed in project plan load time
• Added logging for Portfolio Queue and jobs related to PFE queue
• Improved database tier performance
• Preservation of inactive tasks in project groups during project publishing
• Enhanced navigation menu stability
• Updates to SP Forms
• Close database connections in Timer service to improve resource management

Bug Fixes

This release addresses several key issues:

• Fixed percentage roll-ups not working in the task center.
• Resolved filter usage issues in the Resource Analyzer.
• Corrected timesheet errors where users could not remove tasks.
• Addressed problems regarding failure notifications when publishing plans.
• Resolved issues with auto status buttons not updating project schedules.
• Fixed project budget versus actual cost report population error.
• Addressed various issues causing blank screens in My Timesheet.
• Resolved numerous issues related to incomplete tasks, calendar settings, and user permissions.

Known Issues

• EPM Live 6.0.0 does not support MS SQL Server 2008.
• EPM Live 6.0.0 does not support MS Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2.
• EPM Live 6.0.0 does not support SharePoint 2013.

Upgrade Instructions

To upgrade successfully, follow these steps:

1. Create a SharePoint 2016 Farm.
2. Copy databases to the new farm.
3. Upgrade service applications.
4. Upgrade content databases and site collections.
5. Install EPM Live.

Release Notes

For a complete list of all enhancements and bug fixes, you can download the detailed release notes here.