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Data Upgrade - Business Central 14 To Business Central 21.

Hi Readers,

Upgrade To Business central is an important feature for existing customers. 

  • This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to upgrade data from Business Central 14 to Business Central 21. The speaker emphasizes that this guide is applicable only if there are no customizations in Business Central 14 that modify the base objects.
  • The video starts by introducing the necessary steps involved in the upgrade process and highlights the importance of checking for known issues before proceeding. One crucial point mentioned is the change in table types from temporary to temporary in version 17, which requires clearing any data from these tables before the upgrade.

  • The speaker then explains the concept of upgrade compatibility Matrix and how to determine the compatible target version based on the current Business Central 14 version. The difference between platform and application versions is clarified, emphasizing the significance of application version for upgrade purposes.

  • The video demonstrates the process of setting up the upgrade environment, including installing necessary licenses, configuring database settings, and publishing extensions. The importance of restarting the service after license changes is highlighted.

  • The speaker then explains how to synchronize tenants, install applications, and update control add-ins. The concept of dependencies between applications is discussed, emphasizing the need to install dependent applications before installing main applications.

  • Finally, the video covers the steps to change the application version and the importance of running the start nav data upgrade command to complete the upgrade process. The speaker also mentions the need to enable task scheduler and data encryption if required.

Overall, the video provides a comprehensive overview of the data upgrade process from Business Central 14 to Business Central 21, covering essential steps, potential issues, and best practices.

 



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  1. AnonymousMarch 27, 2025 at 8:54 PM

    Hi Saurav,

    Could you please share any existing or new video which show the from BC14 CAL stranded objects with 50000 fields and 50000 tables upgrade to (..BC 24, BC25) latest version on-Premises.

    Thanks in advance

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    1. Saurav DhyaniMarch 28, 2025 at 11:24 AM

      Hope it helps:
      Data Upgrade to Business Central 24 From BC 14 Customized C/AL.
      https://youtu.be/r7S11ST4PSg?si=jP58AZuR1xwk44IF
      OR
      Upgrading Your Customized C/AL Application to Business Central 23 - Part 1
      https://youtu.be/uQ9Dva7Dpxg
      Upgrading Your Customized C/AL Application to Business Central 23 - Part 2.
      https://youtu.be/VkFMolkL7JA

      Delete
  2. AnonymousJune 2, 2025 at 10:05 PM

    Hello Saurav, what is the hard-desk space that required to upgrade from v22 to 24?

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