Version 8 is only changes to the staff client.
You can run 7.4 and 8 at the same time on the same workstation.
The client will autoupdate itself.
ILLiad 8 contains:
- Atlas SQL Alias Manager
- ILLiad 8 Client
- ILLiad Staff manager - formerly known as User Manager
- User manager (7.4) to create staff usernames for the client / WebCirc / Customization Manager
- Contains form on how to set up permissions - usually to accomplish goals
- Staff manager (8.0) - same thing; permissions now by module; transaction permissions
- MUST ENABLE CLIENT ACCESS FOR EVERYONE INCLUDING TRANSACTION PERMISSIONS
http://prometheus.atlas-sys.com/display/illiad8/