Just received SA 2009 Pro % user upgrade, is it possible to upgrade SA 2007 data right to SA 2009?  I have SA 2008 but never installed. 

 Is SA new networkable data base more reliable than the 2007 version?  Any issues I should know when upgrading to 2009?

 I have to update 5 work stations, one of them serves the data.  I probably won't do this until late December 2008.

Can you use Customized Crystal Reports forms with SA 2009?

 This forum has really helped me before, been using Simply since the DOS days.

Hello Ladderguy,

Great questions! 

Yes, it is fine to skip the 2008 version all together and go straight from SA 2007 to SA 2009 - in fact, we recommend it!

The Simply Accounting database changed from 2007 to 2008.  We went from the Access database to a MySQL database for stability and scalability reasons.  This is particularly important to multi-user clients.

A few tips for installing:

• reboot all PCs before doing the install.  It sounds obvious but if a Windows update was recently performed it will need a reboot (could affect .Net framework)
• during the install allow Simply to configure your Windows firewall.  You will need to manually configure other firewalls if applicable.
• do the data-install on the server (this will give you a connection manager on the server.)
• convert the data locally and move the converted files (sai file and SAJ folder) to the server.

All of these tips and more can be found at www.simplyaccounting.com/install.  You can also check out the install webinar for other useful tips.  And just a recommendation, if possible move your installation date forward.  Beat the rush and do it before tax time just in case you do need support

Oh - and yes, you can use Crystal Reports with SA 2009.