PRACTICAL IT RESOURCES
Prepare a server migration
Inventory dependencies, validate backups, prepare the cutover plan and verify the new server.
Servers · Advanced · 1 to several days
Inventory dependencies, validate backups, prepare the cutover plan and verify the new server.
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Prepare migration acceptance and rollback
Define the window and dependencies
Identify services, data, accounts, flows and applications that depend on the server. Define the cutover window, acceptance owners and the point at which a rollback decision must be made.
Acceptance-test example
On a copy or test environment, check user sign-in, permissions and a complete business operation. Prepare the DNS, backup, monitoring and final-synchronization checks appropriate to the service.
Useful evidence
- Cutover and rollback procedures with decision criteria.
- Acceptance results, business approval and remaining observation items.