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Preparing and planning for the upgrade
Upgrade Checklists
Preparing
Identifying the proper procedure
NN43021-466
Standard 06.02
Upgrade checklists can be found in "Upgrade checklists" on
Engineers may print this section for reference during the upgrade.
Preparing for an upgrade involves the following tasks:
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Identify and become familiar with all procedures.
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Verify that all installed applications meet the minimum software
requirements for the target platform (see Communication Server 1000M
and Meridian 1 Large System Planning and Engineering
(NN43021-220)).
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Verify proper cable lengths for the target platform.
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Determine and note current patch or Dep lists installed at the source
platform.
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Determine required patch or Dep lists at the target platform for
system-patchable components.
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Determine the required patches or DEP lists installed on applicable
applications.
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Determine and communicate the required maintenance window,
contingency plan and the impact to the customer to complete the
procedure.
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Perform an inventory on required software and hardware.
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Secure the source software and key code.
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Secure the target software and key code.
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Verify the new key code using the DKA program.
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Print site data.
Each procedure has been written in a "source-to-target" format. Each
procedure features warning boxes and check boxes placed at critical points.
December 2013
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