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People First System Upgrade Overview. March 15, 2010. System Upgrade Overview . System Upgrade Overview . Major functional enhancements to be delivered with SAP upgrade Communication and Training are critical to minimize disruption
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People FirstSystem Upgrade Overview March 15, 2010
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 • Mock upgrades completed prior to “live” upgrade
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 • Extensive system validation to ensure minimal business disruption • DMS and Technical teams to collaborate • 24 x 7 schedule to continue until validation complete • Contingency for unplanned events • Payroll processing • Contingency Plan is a return to existing system • Post “go-live” support