Deployment

Deploy Reports for the First Time

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The following table outlines the steps that you must complete to deploy and configure this module for the first time. These instructions assume that you have completed the steps for deploying the basic system architecture.

These tasks may be completed by multiple people in your organization. We recommend, however, that the tasks be completed in the order in which they are listed.

StepTaskNotes
1 Install the Reports Designer. This step is required.
2 Set up the Reports Designer.This step is required.

Upgrade or Update Reports to GE Digital APM V4.3.0.6.0

About this task

The following tables outline the steps that you must complete to upgrade this module to V4.3.0.6.0. These instructions assume that you have completed the steps for upgrading the basic GE Digital APM system architecture.

These tasks may be completed by multiple people in your organization. We recommend, however, that the tasks be completed in the order in which they are listed.

Upgrade from any version V4.3.0.0.0 through V4.3.0.5.2

About this task

This module will be updated to V4.3.0.6.0 automatically when you update the components in the basic GE Digital APM system architecture. No additional steps are required.

Upgrade from any version V4.2.0.0 through V4.2.0.9.2

About this task

This module will be upgraded to V4.3.0.6.0 automatically when you upgrade the components in the basic GE Digital APM system architecture. No additional steps are required.

Upgrade from any version V4.1.0.0 through V4.1.7.4.0

About this task

This module will be upgraded to V4.3.0.6.0 automatically when you upgrade the components in the basic GE Digital APM system architecture. No additional steps are required.

Upgrade from any version V4.0.0.0 through V4.0.1.0

About this task

This module will be upgraded to V4.3.0.6.0 automatically when you upgrade the components in the basic GE Digital APM system architecture. No additional steps are required.

Upgrade from any version V3.6.1.0.0 through V3.6.1.7.1

About this task

This module will be upgraded to V4.3.0.6.0 automatically when you upgrade the components in the basic GE Digital APM system architecture. No additional steps are required.

Upgrade from any version V3.6.0.0.0 through V3.6.0.12.8

About this task

This module will be upgraded to V4.3.0.6.0 automatically when you upgrade the components in the basic GE Digital APM system architecture. No additional steps are required.

Upgrade from any version V3.5.1 through V3.5.1.12.3

About this task

This module will be upgraded to V4.3.0.6.0 automatically when you upgrade the components in the basic GE Digital APM system architecture. No additional steps are required.

Upgrade from any version V3.5.0 SP1 LP through V3.5.0.1.10.1

About this task

This module will be upgraded to V4.3.0.6.0 automatically when you upgrade the components in the basic GE Digital APM system architecture. No additional steps are required.

Upgrade from any version V3.5.0 through V3.5.0.0.7.1

About this task

This module will be upgraded to V4.3.0.6.0 automatically when you upgrade the components in the basic GE Digital APM system architecture. No additional steps are required.

Upgrade from any version V3.4.5 through V3.4.5.0.1.4

About this task

This module will be upgraded to V4.3.0.6.0 automatically when you upgrade the components in the basic GE Digital APM system architecture. No additional steps are required.

Install the APM Reports Designer

Before you begin

  • Install Microsoft SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT) - Business Intelligence for Microsoft Visual Studio 2013 or Microsoft Visual Studio 2015 (available at the official Microsoft website).

    The following table describes the SSDT versions and the corresponding supported SQL Server versions:

    SSDT VersionSQL Server VersionNotes
    20132012None
    20132014None
    20152016The SSDT version 2015 is not compatible with the previous versions of SQL Server (2012 or 2014) because of the third-party dependency.

Procedure

  1. On the machine that will serve as the APM Reports Designer, access the GE Digital APM Distribution package, and then navigate to the Admin folder.
  2. Run the file Setup.exe.
    The Meridium Admin - InstallShield Wizard window appears.

  3. Select Next.
    The License Agreement window appears.

  4. Read the License Agreement and, if you agree, select the I accept the terms of the license agreement check box, and then select Next.
    The Select Installation Location window appears.

  5. Select Next to accept the default location.
    The Select the features you want to install window appears.

  6. Select SSRS Data Processing extension for Visual Studio, and then select Next.
    The Complete the Installation window appears.

  7. Select Install.
    The Setup Status window appears, displaying a progress bar that shows the progress of the installation process.

    After the progress bar reaches the end, a message appears, indicating that the installation is complete.

  8. Clear the Launch APM System Administration now box, and then select Finish.
    The APM System Administration window appears.

  9. Select Sql Server Report Designer.
    The Add Meridium URL to SSRS Designer box appears.

  10. In the Add Meridium URL to SSRS Designer box, enter the server URL .
  11. Select Save.
    The GE Digital Server URL is added.
  12. Select Exit.
    The APM Report Designer is installed.

Set Up the APM Report Designer

After installing the APM Report Designer plugin, you must set up APM Report Designer to interact with GE Digital APM Server.

Before you begin

Procedure

  1. On the GE Digital APM Server, open Microsoft Visual Studio.
  2. On the Tools menu, select Options.
    The Options window appears.

  3. On the Options window, in the left section, select APM Report Designer, and then select General.
    The MeridiumServerURL box appears in the right section.

  4. In the MeridiumServerURL box, enter the Meridium Web Services URL in the following format:
    http://<server_name>//meridium/api/

    The APM Report Designer setup is complete.