How do I upgrade GP 2013 from a GP 2010 version of GP?
Overview
You want to know how to upgrade to GP 2013.
Environment
Dynamics GP
Resolution
- Download software Avatax for GP 2013
- Ensure you have your Avatax Credentials (Account Number, License Key, URL) before proceeding to step 3
- Log in to GP as SA
- Take note of your Avatax configuration settings from Tools> Setup> System> Avatax> Setup (you will need to reproduce these once you install again)
- Go to Dynamics GP> Maintenance> SQL
- Select the Dynamics database
- Select Avatax from the product pull down menu
- Highlight all tables on the left
- Check the boxes for Drop Tables and Drop AutoProcedures
- Click process
- Repeat steps 5-8 for each company database
- Exit GP
- Go to Control Panel> Programs and Features
- Uninstall Avatax for GP 2010
- Proceed with the installation instructions below as if this was a fresh installation of Avatax
Note: These instructions should only be followed by a qualified GP administrator. Failure to follow the directions properly could result in lost data in SQL. A SQL backup is highly recommended before proceeding to protect against accidental deletion of data.