LCMBIAR- For moving content between same version of the product (in this case all Bi4.x versions are considered same) - a new tool is used, its called Promotion management.
With this tool you can generate LCMBIAR files for backup. It has command line interface as well.
With this tool you can generate LCMBIAR files for backup. It has command line interface as well.
So, XI3.1 BIAR equal to BI4.x LCMBIAR now.
Steps for using LCMBIAR:
The other case can be we are transporting the objects in LCMBIAR format and using it to import the objects in destination BO Server.
Select Output to LCMBIAR File in the destination while creating the job.
Object selection window will come as earlier, select the objects you want to transport along with Manage Dependencies checked and click Promote.
All the setting will be same as per the earlier case except here you will be able to save the LCMBIAR file either on your File System or using FTP. In my case I have selected File System.
Save File window will get open.
Once this is done, you can go the Promotion Management again and now select Import. A new window will get open browse the desired file from the File System or FTP
After that a new window will come which will ask you for the Destination server details where you want to import the LCMBIAR file. Provide the credentials of the destination and click create.
You will be able to see your job in the promotions job list Promote it and check the status for Success.
