Estimated Task Time

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Estimated Time

Introduction

20 minutes

Step 1 – Prepare both systems

45 minutes (+ possible troubleshooting time)

Step 2 – Copy the configuration of the old system

30 minutes + 1.5 min/GB database size (ION_Data, ION_Network, ApplicationModules, Archives)

Step 3 – Identify Settings that must be Individually Transferred

30 minutes

Step 4 – Transfer the Configuration into the New System

60 minutes

Step 5 – Upgrade the Transferred Configuration

150 minutes + 4 min/GB database size (ION_Data, ION_Network, ApplicationModules, Archives)

Step 6 – Configure the Individually Transferred Settings

90 minutes (+ possible troubleshooting time)

Step 7 – Perform a Post-upgrade System Check

60 minutes (+ possible troubleshooting time)

Step 8 – License the new system

15 minutes (+ possible troubleshooting time)

Total upgrade time* = 

500 minutes (8.33 hours)

* Does not include database transfer or possible troubleshooting time.

Section

Estimated Time

Introduction

20 minutes

Step 1 – Prepare both systems

45 minutes (+ possible troubleshooting time)

Step 2 – Transfer the Configuration

30 minutes + 12 min/GB database size (ION_Data, ION_Network, ApplicationModules, Archives)

Steps 3 to 5 – Manually Complete the Upgrade

90 minutes (+ possible troubleshooting time)

Step 6 – Perform a Post-upgrade System Check

60 minutes (+ possible troubleshooting time)

Step 7 – License the new system

15 minutes (+ possible troubleshooting time)

Total upgrade time = 

260 minutes using Configuration Manager

Note: Time estimates are for engineers who are experienced in deploying and customizing Power Monitoring Expert.