QAD 2017 Enterprise Edition > Installation-Conversion > Conversion Guide > Conversion Execution > Introduction
  
Introduction
This section provides detailed instructions on how to execute the conversion.
Important: Only use the following conversion instructions to convert a Pre-Enterprise Edition environment to Enterprise Edition. Do not use this option if your current environment is Enterprise Edition. For EE upgrades, see Upgrading QAD Enterprise Edition into a New Environment or Upgrading an Existing QAD Enterprise Edition Environment.
Note: QAD recommends that you run pre-EE to EE conversions without Financials patches installed. Pre-EE to EE conversions are certified against the initial 2017EE release. The conversion process includes Financials conversions, which are tightly linked to the Financials software. Doing a conversion with Financials patches installed can lead to additional issues.