The upgrade planning process includes scheduling of activities that must occur across multiple phases of the upgrade process, beginning one to two months prior to the actual upgrade, and completing a day or two following the upgrade. These phases include:
- Deciding on the upgrade target and method
- Creating a Change Control plan for the upgrade
- Preparing the system for the upgrade
- Preparing the Teradata Database for the upgrade
- Preparing for the upgrade procedure
- Performing the upgrade
- Performing post-upgrade activities