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Preparing and planning for the upgrade
Upgrade checklists
Pre-upgrade tasks
NN43021-459
Standard 05.04
Upgrade checklists can be found in "Upgrade checklists" on
Engineers can print this section for reference during the upgrade.
Preparing for an upgrade includes the following tasks:
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Identify and become familiar with all procedures.
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Verify proper cable lengths for the target platform.
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Verify card vintage requirements of the target platform.
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Current patch or Dep lists installed at the source platform.
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Required patch or Dep lists at the target platform.
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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 keycode.
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Secure the target software and keycode.
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Verify the new keycode using the DKA program.
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Print site data.
Database conversion for Meridian 1 Options 21E, 51,
61,71, STE, NT and XT must be completed by Avaya
Software Conversion Lab. Consult the current Avaya price
book for cost and contact information.
All systems can be converted by Avaya in the software
conversion lab.
March 2012
IMPORTANT!
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