DCIE Update Process
This document outlines the DCIE upgrade process for SANsymphony-V and SANmelody, emphasizing the necessity for all current licenses to be renewed by the end of December 2011. Participants must attend the SANsymphony-V Differences Webinar, pass the SSV DCIE test, and ensure customer information is up to date. The process includes specific steps for familiarization with the new release, obtaining licenses, and performing full functional tests. Successful completion will grant certification for installations and upgrades. Ensure compliance with all outlined requirements.
DCIE Update Process
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DCIE Update Process December 2011
DCIE Upgrade Process • All SANmelody 3.0/SANsymphony 7.0 DCIE‘s need to renew • DCIE status remains for SANsymphony 7.0 & SANmelody 3.0 • Attend SANsymphony-V(SSV) Differences Webinar • Take and Pass the SSV DCIE Test • All Customer Information up to date • SANsymphony-V DCIE for Installs is awarded • New SSV DCIE Install Certificate is issued • SANsymphony-V DCIE can carry out new Installations • Complete all above before the end of December 2011 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Attend and Pass Upgrade Class • SANsympony-V DCIE for Upgrades awarded • NO SSV DCIE Upgrade Certificate is issued • SANsymphony-V DCIE can carry out upgrades
DCIE Upgrade ProcessStep 1 • SANsymphony-V Differences Webinar • Available from: • www.datacore.com | Training | Course Calendar • Register, Download and Review (about 75 minutes) • What‘s in Webinar • Overview of High Level Differences • New Terms • Changed Features • New Features
DCIE Upgrade ProcessStep 2 • Familiarise with New release • Request new NFR License Keys from orders@datacore.com or from Partner Portal • Download new Release from Support FAQ 1419 • Install in Labs • Carry out full Functional Test Plan for all options • Raise incidents to ask any questions
DCIE Upgrade ProcessStep 3 • Take SANsymphony-V R8 test • Request New DCIE test • Send email with ‘DCIE Test Request’ as Subject to support@datacore.com • Take new test • Open Book test with answers available from Web site, Online-Help, Differences Webinar, Lab installation • 40 Questions with 80% pass mark required • Allow 3 attempts at Test • Test to be taken within 12 months of release date • Test can be taken before Upgrade Class • After passing the test authorised to install SSV
DCIE Upgrade ProcessStep 4 • Post Test Action • Pass: • Test passed • Customer Information incidents up to date • Fail: • Repeat DCIE process from Begining • Update all Customer Information incidents
DCIE Upgrade ProcessStep 5 • Existing Customers Information correct • Ensure ALL your current customers installations have documentation on our support database. • This should have ‘Customer Name- Customer Information’ as the title, and hold the configuration details • Edit Incident Titles that do not follow this format • Update ‘Customer Information’ incidents • Update the existing documents with any major changes to the configuration
DCIE Upgrade ProcessStep 6 • SANsymphony-V DCIE certification for installations • You are now a SANsymphony-V DCIE • Your status will be updated on your support details • A certificate will be issued for SSV DCIE Install • You can now install new SANsymphony-V implementations
SANsymphony-V DCIE for UpgradesStep 7 • Raise Purchase Order for SANsymphony-V Upgrade Training • Attend and Pass the 1-day Remote Training • Pre-Requisites are • SANsymphony-V DCIE • Attended SANsymphony-V Differences Webinar • SANsymphony-V DCIE for Upgrades • Your status will be updated on your support details • A certificate will NOT be issued for SSV DCIE Upgrade • You can now Upgrade from SANmelody 3.0/SANsymphony 7.0 to SANsymphony-V
DCIE Upgrade Process Summary • Attend Upgrade Class • 1 day classroom training • Upgrade class covers • Planning for an Upgrade • Upgrade from SANmelody 3.0 to SANsymphony-V 8.x or • Upgrade from SANsymphony 7.0 to SANsymphony-V 8.x • Hands-On Modules • Certified to Upgrade to SSV from SANmelody or SANsymphony
DCIE Overall Upgrade Process - Summary • All SANmelody 3.0/SANsymphony 7.0 DCIE‘s need to renew • DCIE status remains for SANsymphony 7.0 & SANmelody 3.0 • Attend SANsymphony-V(SSV) Differences Webinar • Take and Pass the SSV DCIE Test • All Customer Information up to date • SANsymphony-V DCIE for Installs is awarded • New SSV DCIE Install Certificate is issued • SANsymphony-V DCIE can carry out new Installations • Complete all above before the end of December 2011 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Attend and Pass Upgrade Class • SANsympony-V DCIE for Upgrades awarded • NO SSV DCIE Upgrade Certificate is issued • SANsymphony-V DCIE can carry out upgrades