Phase 2: Implementation & Migration

Data Migration
Taking data from one system and moving it to another is not always simple.  Data maps need to be generated and tools need to be used to move the data into the new system based on these maps.  This is a time-consuming and critical step to your database setup.
 

System Testing
Once the structure is developed and the data is migrated, testing must be done to make sure the system is working as expected.  We can assist in this process and help manage any needed changes.
 

Development of Training Program
A large part of the implementation of a database is user training and rollout.  Communications need to be timed appropriately; policies & procedures need to be finalized; user selection needs to be completed.  Are you training every employee or just certain roles or departments?  Where are the trainings taking place?  Who is
going to conduct the training?  Will you have local “experts” on the system to help in the rollout?  These decisions and many more need to be made to have a successful training program developed.

Documentation
Many decisions have been made up to this point – have they been documented properly?  Before you can train any end users, you need to generate a user manual.  Besides the user manual, have you put together any “how-to” documents for quick user reference on using the system?  From user manuals to policy and procedure
changes/additions, you need to document everything about your database system.