People First System Upgrade Overview
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People FirstSystem Upgrade
OverviewMarch 22, 2010
© 2008 Convergys Corporation. All rights reserved.
System Upgrade Overview
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System Upgrade Overview
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Major functional enhancements to be delivered with SAP upgrade
Communication and Training are critical to minimize disruption
System testing and UAT sign-off to be complete prior to upgrade
Risk Assessment and Contingency Planning Payroll processing Contingency Plan is a return to existing system Multiple mock upgrades will be completed prior to “live”
upgrade
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Offline Window
Effort to resize the downtime window to date, we have: Setup separate environment Conducted mock runs for the upgrade Worked with BASIS team to tune payroll cluster conversion Engaged with SAP to leverage their expertise in reducing the cycle
Conclusion: 5 Business Day Window
Plan for offline window is illustrated below (orange is validation window)
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Upgrade Process - Summary
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Detailed SAP Upgrade schedule (hour/minute) Validated through mock upgrades Communicated to all participants
Aggressive Management Frequent status reporting (scheduled calls) Open conference bridge for issue reporting and resolution 24 x 7 work schedule during upgrade
Upgrade Facts The People First database is approximately 1.6 terabytes 338 unique assignments/enhancements delivered with upgrade Approximately 700 transports (programming changes)
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Validation Summary
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System validation Spot check to ensure business functionality is operational DMS and Technical teams to collaborate
Contingency for unplanned events Payroll processing Contingency plan (return to existing system)
Post “go-live” support
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