Learn how to validate that your project and contingency plans are thorough and correct.
Review your project plan to ensure that you have correctly planned for everything in the upgrade. This prepares you for the installation and post-installation stages. Also, understand all billable items and the responsibilities of all the parties involved.
Discuss your target hardware configuration with your reseller or marketing representative. Focus on any changes that you want to make because they need to be examined to determine if additional services are required and if they might cause any problems with the configuration.
In the event that you experience problems during an upgrade, ensure that you understand your recovery or installation backout plan when reviewing your contingency plans. A contingency plan should include the following items: