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People FirstSystem Upgrade

OverviewMarch 22, 2010

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System Upgrade Overview


System Upgrade Overview

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”

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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)


Upgrade Process - Summary

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)


Validation Summary

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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