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Conversion Strategies. Four Possible Methods. Abrupt Cutover Parallel Conversion Location Conversion Staged Conversion. Abrupt Cutover. As of a specific date the new system is installed.No Looking Back Previous versions of the text called this the “Crash” method. Abrupt Cutover Advantages.
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Four Possible Methods • Abrupt Cutover • Parallel Conversion • Location Conversion • Staged Conversion
Abrupt Cutover • As of a specific date the new system is installed.No Looking Back • Previous versions of the text called this the “Crash” method.
Abrupt Cutover Advantages • Lowest Cost (If it works) • Ensures everyone uses new system • Benefits achieved at earliest possible time
Abrupt Cutover - Disadvantages • Highest Risk
Parallel Conversion • Run both the old and new systems for a specified period of time.
Parallel Conversion Advantages • Safest Method • Major problems resolved before implemented
Parallel Conversion - Disadvantages • Highest Cost • High Demand on Resources • Potential to “hang on’ to old system
Location Conversion • May convert with one (or more) locations at a time • First site is called a “Beta” site
Location Conversion - Advantages • Minimizes Risk • Bugs worked out at first location • Remaining sites can usually convert by abrupt method.
Location Conversion _ Disadvantages • Delays benefits • Increased Cost • Must co-exist with existing system • Implementation Team committed longer • Costs higher
Staged Conversion • Various portions or versions of the system are installed one a t a time • Each version is installed as it becomes available
Staged Conversion - Advantages • Relatively safe • Able to resolve problems on a limited scale • Minimizes immediate impact on users
Staged Conversion - Disadvantages • High Cost • Resources committed Longer • Must maintain previous systems • Benefits Delayed • Problems encountered in new releases may require correcting previous systems implemented
Reminder • Your team must select one or a combination of these methods for your team project