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Overview

Scope

The scope of this project is to upgrade the TEST and LIVE Perspective environments to version 4.6. This will involve a major release upgrade and will also require the intervening releases applied.

Exclusions:

  • There will be no software development required 
  • Fixing any any pre-existing issues with the system
  • There is no requirement to use or configure the mobile application option
  • Any upgrades to the SQL Server instance
  • Any integration with EASE or any other systems

Assumptions:

  • The client application has a web front it and it is assumed that no changes will be required when the upgrade is applied. This can only be assessed in TEST once the upgrade has been applied to the server. Any changes that may be identified relating to the client machines will need to be managed by the business with the support of IS Applications and will be raised through the appropriate change process.

Objectives and Deliverables

 

Project Objectives

 

Project Deliverables

Success Criteria

O1

Ensure that the TEST (Training) environment is up to date and functioning as expected prior to the upgrades

D1

 

Copy the LIVE database and application to the TEST environment

  • The TEST environment is up to date with the latest information and data

D2

Users to carry out testing of system prior to any updates/ changes

  • The Users are able to confirm that the TEST environment mirrors LIVE and is functioning as expected prior to the upgrades

O2

Upgrade Perspective to version 4.6 in TEST, allowing sufficient time for users to test the system

D3

 

Run through successive upgrades as required to move from v3.2 to v4.6

  • Perspective is upgraded to version 4.6 in TEST and all databases fixes are applied and tested

D4

Complete User testing in the TEST environment

  • Any changes to client machines as a result of the upgrade are identified
  • UAT is completed 

O3

An indication of what is involved in upgrades to the system to feed into future annual planning for subsequent releases

D5

Full Implementation Record and Implementation plan for the upgrade to LIVE

  • A detailed implementation record that can be used as a benchmark for future upgrades

O4

LIVE environment is upgraded to Perspective 4.6

D6

Upgrade LIVE environment to Perspective 4.6

  • LIVE is upgraded
  • Perspective continues to function as expected with minimum disruption to the existing system

Benefits

  • Bringing the software up to date with version 4.6 will mean the continued support of the supplier
  • Enable better use of the functionality inherent in the system 
  • It is intended that regular upgrades will be carried out on the system and this project will provide a benchmark for future annual planning
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Project Info

Project
Perspective Upgrade
Code
EST089
Programme
Estates General Programme (EST)
Project Manager
Andrew Stewart
Project Sponsor
Frank Henzell
Current Stage
Close
Status
Closed
Start Date
21-Sep-2015
Planning Date
n/a
Delivery Date
n/a
Close Date
03-Jun-2016

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