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Quote userinmd Replybullet Topic: Downloading R2 for XI
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Just bought the book.  Great!  In the Preface you recommend downloading R2 and provide a link.  The link no longer words and user is directed to the SAP site.
I registered there and was presented with a list of downloads, but don't see the original Release 2.  Lots of Hot fixes and Service Packs up to 4.  If I install SP 4 I assume it contains everything I need, but hoped for confirmation.
Have you or anyone tried this on the original XI version?
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Kylie Richards Shane Diesel Portable !!exclusive!! -

Wait, "Diesel" is a brand known for clothing and accessories. Maybe this is about a collaboration between Kylie and Diesel? But I don't recall any official partnership between Kylie Jenner and the Diesel brand. Alternatively, Shane could be a person. Let me check. There's an actor named Shane Diesel—no, not that I know of. Maybe Shane is a character from a movie or TV show. Or perhaps it's a misspelling of "Diesel" in a different context. For example, Diesel Motorsports, but that's a stretch.

I need to ensure that the report is detailed and structured properly, even if the product is fictional. The key is to make it comprehensive as if it's a real product, including possible collaborations, partnerships, or inspirations even if they aren't real. Since the user might be asking for a creative or research-based report, it's important to cover all standard sections of a product report. kylie richards shane diesel portable

Let me outline the structure. Start with Product Overview, explaining it's a fictional product. Then go into technical specifications, design, unique features, target audience. Market analysis would involve competitors, trends, and positioning. Pricing strategy based on comparable products. User reviews could be hypothetical. Also, a conclusion summarizing its potential impact. Wait, "Diesel" is a brand known for clothing and accessories

I should consider that maybe "Kylie Richards Shane Diesel Portable" is a fictional product name the user wants me to create a report for. In that case, I need to generate a fictional report including sections like product overview, specifications, design, features, target audience, market analysis, pricing strategy, and maybe user reviews. Alternatively, Shane could be a person

Wait, but the user mentioned "generate a complete report for 'kylie richards shane diesel portable'". If this is a real product or line, I need to verify. But my initial search shows no real product by that name. So I should proceed as a fictional or hypothetical report.

In summary, I'll create a fictional report about a collaborative portable product between Kylie Richards (as a stylized name for Kylie Jenner) and a persona/brand named Shane Diesel, possibly involving beauty tech or portable cosmetics. Include sections like Product Overview, Technical Specifications, Design and Aesthetics, Key Features, Target Audience, Market Positioning, Pricing and Availability, User Feedback, and Conclusion. Each section should be fleshed out with plausible details.

First, checking if "Kylie Richards" is another name for Kylie Jenner. A quick search shows that Kylie Jenner is often referred to by her full name, Kylie Jenner, but "Richards" might be a family name. Her sister is Kendall Jenner, from the Jenner family. So "Kylie Richards" might be a misnomer or a fictional name. Alternatively, maybe it's a reference to her line of cosmetics, Kylie Cosmetics. If "Shane Diesel" is a part of that line, perhaps it's a product collection name. But Shane Diesel could also be a name of someone else in the industry or maybe a fictional character.

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Quote BrianBischof Replybullet Posted: 01 Sep 2008 at 2:37pm
Oh yeah - for anyone who comes across this post, the SAP download link is here:
 
https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/businessobjects-downloads
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Quote userinmd Replybullet Posted: 02 Sep 2008 at 8:19am
I will give it a try.  I didn't think it was clear, either.  I never saw the plain old XI R2.  I think SP2 is the first one available, but I will check again.  I did see the dreaded incremental.  I thought I would try SP3 first since hopefully, it will contain everything up to that point.  Will let you know.  Thanks!
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Quote userinmd Replybullet Posted: 10 Sep 2008 at 9:44am

I downloaded and installed R2 and then downloaded and installed SP3 and SP4 from SAP site.  Reporting back as requested.

I am having one issue.  When I open the app or any report not stored in the Workbench, Windows Installer comes up and then I get a Wait While XI configures R2.  This takes 10 minutes and I get java prompt pop ups with java.exe running in a window.
 
Does anyone know how to fix this?
 
Sure would appreciate.
Also, downloaded your training reports for the book, Brian.  Missing Chapter 10.  Is there one or did I lose it somehow?
 
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Quote matt1361 Replybullet Posted: 22 Sep 2008 at 9:57am
I am having this same problem.  Has anyone come up with a solution for it?

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Quote jessiemacmillan Replybullet Posted: 23 Sep 2008 at 11:14am
I found the download of R2 with SP2 here: http://resources.businessobjects.com/support/additional_downloads/service_packs/crxir2.asp. The zip file is 1.03 gigs. It sounds like I should hold off on installing SP3 and SP4.

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Quote userinmd Replybullet Posted: 23 Sep 2008 at 11:45am
I am going to uninstall SP4 and see what happens.   If it continues, I will uninstall SP3.
It is very annoying!
 
If anyone is successful getting rid of the issue, please post and I will do the same.
 
 
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Quote jessiemacmillan Replybullet Posted: 23 Sep 2008 at 12:36pm
I just installed R2 with SP2 and I've been getting the Windows installer problem. Once I get Crystal Reports open, I can open anything I need to, but the installer wants me to do nothing else while it's doing its thing.
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Quote BrianBischof Replybullet Posted: 23 Sep 2008 at 2:16pm
I had this problem when I was writing the XI book. The only way I got rid of it was to uninstall CR XI from my computer and then install the R2 download as a clean install. It is a full install and doesn't need XI to be on your computer beforehand. Then the installer nightmare went away.  kylie richards shane diesel portable
 
 
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