Upgrade Best Practices

Introduction

This guide describes the recommended best practices for the FactoryLogix® upgrade process. The guide will also help you understand fundamental principles Aegis uses in its release methodology and the recommended best practices you should follow before upgrading your system. The following topics are covered:

• How Aegis software versions work and what is contained within each version of the software

• The Aegis software release methodology, including time frames for release and scope of testing

• Recommended upgrade best practices you should follow, including preparing for and executing an upgrade

• How to leverage the Aegis Services team to plan and execute your upgrade if self-upgrading is not an option