THE 8 SINS OF UPGRADING

#1 Not taking the time to understand what the new product version

delivers…and how this can effect your

upgrade

#2 Failing to keep up with versions prior to the upgrade

(the larger the version difference the more difficult the upgrade)

#3 Being pressured into unrealistic timelines

#4 Thinking any problem can be solved by the vendor in a few days(some problems can be, but they won’t be the ones that cause you

delays)

#5 Missing experts at key stagesThey will enable your success

#6 Not testing the right thingsSee sin #1…

#7 Not testing enough

And… #8 Not testing enough

Julian Wraithhttp://www.julianwraith.com

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