Platform v8 DLL Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - updated NOV-14
The attached Platform v8 DLL Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) provides responses to questions regarding how DLLs are handled in v8. Feel free to contribute additional questions you would like to see answered in replies to this post. Updated NOV-14 with v1.2.
MarketPlace Solution Content
Business Rules may require changes to ensure compatibility with Platform v8.2 NET8 development framework and this includes Business Rules used in MarketPlace. As such, OneStream will be releasing solution version updates where Business Rule changes were required. Only the most recent version of the solution will be updated to be compatible with Platform v8. There are some solutions which will not be updated because they are either already compatible or they will be moved to OpenPlace or Sunset in 2024. The overview provided in the MarketPlace will indicate whether the solution is compatible with Platform v8. See the attachments for lists of solutions impacted, those which are not, and those that are being Sunset or moved to OpenPlace.
All about .NET ..... with your v8+ Upgrade
Let's talk .NET in non-technical terms and describe it's impact on OneStream Platform v8+ uprades. .NET is the development platform used by OneStream to build the Platform. Prior to Platform v8.0, OneStream used versions of .NET referred to as .NET Framework versions. The v7.x Platform release used .NET 4.8. The development of Platform v8.0 used .NET6, referred to as a .NET Core version. The .NET Core versions leverage modern development paradigms and are much faster! OneStream customers upgrading to Platform v8+ are observing performance improvements in memory intensive operations such as Consolidation processing, and several data loading / copying processes. The modern paradigms of .NET Core had an impact on OneStream Business Rule compilation - older syntax and library references that were not .NET Core compatible failed compilation. This required some minor updates to MP Solutions and customer created Business Rules. No sweat - a one time adjustment with your pre-v8 to v8+ Platform upgrade. OneStream plans to follow Microsoft's Long Term Support (LTS) release cadence for .NET Core versions - every two years. Platform v8.0 and Platform v8.1 used .NET6. The next two years of releases beginning with Platform v8.2, we will use .NET8. See the chart below: OneStream customers must ensure all desktop/laptops providing Windows Client access to OneStream have the corresponding version of .NET Desktop Runtime installed. With v8.0 and v8.1, we recommended version 6.0.14 or higher (within the 6,x line). With v8.2 (target late March 2024), we recommend version 8.0.2 or higher (within the 8.x line). Note: The OneStream Windows Client WILL NOT connect to a v8.0 or v8.1 Server without the existence of a version 6.x of the .NET Desktop Runtime. In other words, a .NET8 Desktop Runtime install isn't 'backwards' compatible. However, .NET8 and .NET6 Desktop runtimes may co-exist together and live in harmony 🙂 See the Microsoft .NET page for support dates and downloads. Notice that Microsoft has indicated an End-of-Service date for .NET6 at November 2024. After this date, Microsoft will not issue patches for issues related to .NET6. OneStream recommends maintaining compliance with Microsoft's .NET support dates - therefore customers running Platform v8.0 or v8.1 should plan an upgrade to Platform v8.2 or higher by the end of 2024. OneStream is targeting Platform releases in March, July, and November of 2024. Platform upgrades from v8+ to higher versions follow tranditional (simple!) upgrade processes. See the chart below to see the .NET6 End of Service impact: We hope this information provides you insightful background on all things .NET! If you have further questions or require clarification, feel free to add your comment in a reply below or you can always signup to attend OneStream's v8+ Upgrade Office Hours, staffed by several Subject Matter Experts!Customer v8 Readiness Checklist for Self-Hosted Customers
OneStream has produced a v8+ Upgrade Readiness Checklist document to assist self-hosted customers with the v8+ Upgrade Process. The document is attached to this post. Cloud Customers will receive a customer-specific version of this document from their Customer Success Manager during the Preparation Phase of the Upgrade. The v8+ Readiness Checklist augment's the Platform Upgrade Guide and other content in this ONECommunity Gruop to highlight key upgrade activities. If you have general questions regarding the v8+ Upgrade Process, consider posting them in the Forum or register to attend a Platform v8+ Upgrade Office Hour meeting.How to Ensure Your Business Rules Are v8+ Compatible and Updates to Workspaces
There are several substantial changes as part of v8 that can impact business rules and custom solutions. These are being driven by: The introduction of workspaces and associated security roles and xfproject changes. Adding Cube Views to workspaces. The expansion of locations where cube views can be created, managed, and stored. Transitioning the business rule compiler from .NET Framework 4.8 to .NET6 (.NET Core). The attached document represents the changes and lessons learned made by OneStream MarketPlace while addressing these changes for the ~50 solutions maintained on Solution Exchange.
