On this webpage you’ll find frequently updated information regarding the changes required to Business Objects software to accommodate the upcoming change of Daylight Saving Time (DST) in the US and Canada.
Last Update: October 31, 2007
IMPORTANT NOTE: BusinessObjects XI Release 2 - Service Pack (SP) 2 has the EDST patch included. If you have SP2 installed, you do not need to install any other patch for EDST.
What is happening?
The United States Energy Policy Act of 2005 was signed into law on August 8, 2005. Under the new law, DST begins three weeks earlier than previously, on the second Sunday in March and is extended by one week to the first Sunday in November. The new start and stop period begins March 2007. This change affects the United States, Canada and Bermuda. However, we are recommending that all customers download and install the appropriate patches. This change in beginning and end date for DST in the US impacts several Business Objects products and will require customers to download and patch their systems.
Requirements prior to Business Objects Patch Installation:
In addition to the Business Objects patch, you will need to apply the extended Daylight Saving Time (EDST) patches for your operating system and JVM and Application Servers in order for the Business Objects patches to take effect. Please contact your vendors for the latest information.
Business Objects Products Requiring a Patch For Extended DST:
We will release patches for the affected products in early 2007. Please bookmark this page for the latest information and access to patches. Current products not listed below do not require a patch for EDST.
EDST Specific Patches:
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BusinessObjects Enterprise X1 R2 EDST Specific Patch (CHF15_EDST*) AIX - HP-UX - Linux - Windows - Solaris*Note CHF15_EDST contains two fixes not included in CHF15. Details about the new fixes and how to install the patch can be found on the Daylight Saving Time Impacts page.
General Patches with EDST Fixes Included:
- BusinessObjects Enterprise XI R1 -- EDST Patch Available (Windows (Part 1 & Part 2) - Solaris - AIX - Linux)
- Crystal Enterprise 10 -- EDST Patch Available (Windows (Part 1 & Part 2 & Part 3) - Solaris - AIX - HP-UX - Linux)
- Crystal Reports XI -- EDST Patch Available (Part 1 & Part 2)
- Data Integrator XI R2 Accelerated (v 11.7.0.1) -- EDST Patch Available
- Data Integrator XI R2 (v11.5.3.0) -- EDST Patch Available
- Data Integrator XI (v 11.0.2.20) -- EDST Patch Available
- Data Integrator 6.5.1 -- EDST Patch Available
Attention Windows Users: Once your OS, Java, and Business Objects patches have been applied a reboot of your system is recommended.
Current products not listed above do not require a patch for extended daylight saving time.
Details on EDST Impacts to Business Objects Products
Products that have passed their End of Patch Support date will not receive a patch for EDST. For a comprehensive list of products and their Lifecycle dates, please refer to the Technical Support Lifecycle site.
