Just a reminder as we roll out the TM 10.0 upgrades that if you are running SQL 2000 that is a no go.  You need SQL 2005 or higher, yes it works with SQL 2008.  It does include SQL 2005 express which works fine but note the 4GB database limit.  Firms who are about 20 people or more should seriously consider purchasing regular SQL.  Contact us today with questions.

In addition Time Matters 10.0 will also require .NET Framework 3.5 and the latest windows service packs.  We are seeing workstations that are behind in Windows updates and/or Office (Outlook) updates are having Time Matters crashing issues.

Have a failed Time Matters 10.0 upgrade?  Please contact us we are helping many people through the transition to a more stable TM 10.0

We really encourage clients to seek the help of an experienced CIC when performing the upgrade from time mattes 9 to time matters 10.  Especially, if you are coming from time matters professional and coming to time matters 10 which is now all on the enterprise or SQL platform. Your professional database must be 100% free of errors before the transition or your Time Matters 10 will not run properly.

Another quick note Time Matters 10 minimum requirements now drops support for SQL 2000.  You must be using SQL 2005 or SQL 2008.  The “Express” or free versions are fine as long as your database fits comfortably below 4GB which most firms with 20 or less people will not have a problem doing.

Time Matters 10 release date is still unknown.  It is in 2nd round of beta and we are told it will be coming soon.  For those on maintenance obviously you will get Time Matters 10.0 keys emailed to you when it is available.  For those still on the fence about the upgrade or purchasing support give our office a call and we can go through the benefits for your environment specifically.  If you are coming from Time Matters Professional going to Time Matters 10 it is important to discuss an experienced Time Matters consultant and IT firm (or the combination like us) to review and determine whether your environment is ready for Microsoft SQL which will be required as a part of Time Matters 10.  The free SQL Express version comes bundled with the new installer.  As always use a good consultant to ensure your data makes a healthy transition.

Next post will discuss using Time Matters while out of the office.