Differences between Q&A Cloud and Q&A on-premises

There are some differences between Query & Analysis Cloud and Query & Analysis 11.3 on-premises environments.

New features

These new features are included in Q&A Cloud:


Difference	Explanation
Formula syntax	The syntax in Q&A Cloud is different to Q&A 11.3.
Users	Q&A Cloud user records are maintained using IFS in Infor OS Portal. The web-enabled user management function in Q&A 11.3 is not used.

Functions removed

These functions are not available in Q&A Cloud:


Change	Explanation
Utilities	The Utilities menu includes Migrate, Offline Formulas and Hierarchy Designer. These functions are not available: Product tasks. Used in Q&A 11.3 for administration tasks that not applicable to Q&A Cloud. Formula Import. Used in Q&A 11.3 to duplicate a formula in a worksheet and transfer a formula to another application. Changing passwords. User passwords are maintained in Infor OS Portal.
Datalink Server utilities	These functions provide user and server management features for Q&A 11.3. User management for Q&A Cloud is carried out in Infor OS Portal and server management is carried out by the Infor Cloud Team.
Web-enabled user management	User management is carried out in Infor OS Portal.
User mapping	The same user accounts are used for Q&A Cloud and SunSystems Cloud.
Clear User Logon	User management is carried out in Infor OS Portal.