Published: 02 November 2015
ID: G00339013
Analyst(s): Infrastructure and Operations Research Team
This guide includes documents that will help you build a plan to retire an existing system, establish clear responsibilities for the various stakeholders involved in the process, and plan to deploy a new system to replace the existing system.
Overview
Steps
Step 1 of 6: Prepare for System Refresh/Retirement
Project Objectives
Roles and Responsibilities
Before You Start
Common Pitfalls and Keys to Success
Step 2 of 6: Analyze the Impact of Retiring the System
Tasks
How to Set Up for Success
Step 3 of 6: Create a Data Migration Strategy
Tasks
How to Set Up for Success
Step 4 of 6: Plan for the Replacement Solution
Tasks
How to Set Up for Success
Step 5 of 6: Create Testing and Change Management Plans
Tasks
How to Set Up for Success
Step 6 of 6: Monitor the System Refresh/Retirement Process
Review Your Performance
Keys to Continued Success
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