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1. U Upgrading to OpenText Exstrea pgrading to OpenText Exstream m__ Find out before you go Find out before you go! ! Information on upgrading to OpenText Exstream can be found in his OpenText User Guide in the Knowledge Center. This will help you better assess what needs to be done during the upgrade. There are various ways to facilitate the upgrade process. Here are some modules that may have been installed to aid in the upgrade process. • Test data capture – Optimize updated test data. • Rule Analyzer – Check if business rules are being triggered. • Compare Output - Compare PDF, PostScript, and AFP generated on old and new versions of your workstation. • Output Batch Compare - Same as Server Output Compare, but with a larger file size. If you do not have these modules installed, please contact your OpenText Exstream Account Executive for more information. ____ __ Beware o Beware of these f these things things

2. Collect test da Collect test dat ta a What you need to know is that complete coverage of your test data is key to a successful upgrade. However, don't try to use the entire production run dataset as it can be cumbersome and time-consuming to manage. As mentioned above, we recommend using test data capture to reduce the number of records in your test data file. R Ready for upgrad eady for upgrade e Preparing for the upgrade requires several major tasks. • Clone the DB instance and process this cloned database for preparation. • Delete all unused objects displayed and empty the Design Manager Trash. • Perform database maintenance before upgrading the database. Choosing the right method to upgrade the OpenText Exstrea Choosing the right method to upgrade the OpenText Exstream m Engine upgrade only • No need to perform a database migration to the latest version. • Can be used to repair defects that occur only in the engine. • You cannot use the latest features of Exstream. Design and engine upgrades • Install the new Exstream Design and Production on the target workstation • Simply migrate a duplicate instance of a database using DBAdmin_DBCS.exe. • This allows you to use the latest features of Exstream. • For full upgrades, all applications can be repackaged (manually or bulk packaged). Afterward, it is recommended to test the output using the output generated by the older version. • The engine can still be used with the old package and can only be repackaged if changes have been made to the application.

3. You can also use XOBs for staged migrations. This makes the upgrade implementation time-consuming and requires both engines in the same environment. This method is usually suitable when: • Continue development with minimal business impact • App improvements in new releases give you more control over which new features can be applied OpenText fully supports upgrades. You can also rely on the Exstream Professional Services team to ensure best practices are applied and leverage the experience of our consultants to expedite the process. If you need more information about upgrading to latest version of OpenText Exstream, or if all your document templates are supported in the new version, feel free to contact us contact us for a free consultation.