Migration
Lift and Shift. - Upgrade to the newer Version and transfer the data to the new environment
- Example - Migrate from QAD eB2.1 to EE
- Migrate with history
- Migrate with opening balances
- Migrate along with a process Change (BPR)
Activity
STUDY
Study Documentation.
Detailed Study on the current business and system processes.
PRE MIGRATION IMPACT ANALYSIS
Impact of migration on the business process.
Data migration requirement.
Study the impact on the customized modules.
Infrastructure requirement.
PRE MIGRATION
Utilize new features and functionalities in the higher version
Look for opportunities to implement best business process
Arrive at the to-be model
Carry out development on customized module
Arrive at the model for migration
user training, carry out mock migration
MIGRATION
Carry out migration as per the plan
Generate migration validation reports
POST MIGRATION
Data verification post migration
Support user and ensure a smooth transition
SUPPORT
Master support desk
Helpdesk services
PROCESS
Process Study
As is Process Documentation.
Analyze Scope for BPR (Business Process Re-engineering).
Arrive at To-Be Model.
Arrive at Methods of Standardization.
Arrive at Migration Road-Map.
Review & sign-Off (Freeze To-Be Model).
Plan for Customization as per the Business requirements.
Customizations as per SDLC (SOX Compliance).
Tool kit preparation.
Data Sheet Preparation.
Data Collection.
Standardization of Data.
Data Cleanup activity.
Finalize the Data for Upload.
Review & Signoff.
Masters Upload.
Migration in Test Environment.
Deployment of Customized Programs.
Review –Decision on Migration Live Environment.
Pilot site Opening Balance Transfer (Live DB).
Validation on Pre & Post Migration Data.
Sign-off.
Masters Controls Centralized (Master Support Desk Activity).
Post Implementation Support.