Getting to iManage Work 10
Migrating from Work Server 8.5 – 9.x
Major Architecture Changes in Work 10
Infrastructure
• Cloud friendly
• View Server: Efficient and
scalable preview rendering engine
• Micro Services Hub: Job
transformation and job
management services (currently
for OCR)
• SSL certificate required for Work
10 client
• Unicode compliant
Core
• Schema change to 9.4
• REST API based for NP and
Mobility
• COM/Moblity2 APIs exist
• Mobility server bundled with core
• Apache and Python bundled with
core
• Supports SAML, i.e., AD FS
Server
• Supports x64 O/S only
• Supports encrypted file stores
• Journaling increases file server
footprint
• Supports Windows 2016 dupe
detection to reduce journaling
footprint
Work 10 Client
• Windows 7, 8, 10 x86/x64
• Office 2013/2016 x86/x64
• Office 365
• IE, Chrome, Firefox, Safari
Upgrading from 8.5 – 9.x
Timeframe: 6 – 8 weeks
Upgrade Path for 8.5 Server
• Build out parallel 9.3 environment
• Build out indexer and View Server
• Test schema upgrade and resolve Unicode issues
• Test entire configuration: settings, encryption, connectivity
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1-2 weeks
3-4 weeks 1-2 weeks 1 week
Settings
Review
Buildout
DB Upgrade
UAT Cutover
Upgrade Path for < 9.4 Server
• Less time required
• Schema upgrade
• Build out View Server
• Minimal config review
• Good time to light up features previously disabled
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Settings
Review
Buildout
DB Upgrade
UAT Cutover
1 week
2-3 weeks 1 week 1 week
Timeframe: 4-6 weeks
Migrating from Work Server 9.4
Major Architecture Changes in Work 10
Infrastructure
• New View Server: Efficient and
scalable preview rendering
engine
Core
• No schema change
• Moblity2 API exists for
backwards compatibility
• COM API exists for backwards
compatibility
Hardware
• Journaling increases file server
footprint
• Supports Windows 2016 dupe
detection to reduce journaling
footprint
• New View Server requirements
Work 10 Client
• Windows 7, 8, 10 x86/x64
• Office 2013, 2016 x86/x64
• Office 365
Upgrading from 9.4 or later
Upgrade Path for 9.4 Server
• Less time required
• Build out View Server
• Minimal config review
• Good time to light up features previously disabled
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Settings
Review Buildout UAT Cutover
1 week
1-2 weeks 1 week 1 week
Timeframe: 3-5 weeks
Client Options Connecting to Work 10 Server
Desktop 8.5/9.x clients +
Work 10 New ProfessionalWork 10
Desktop 9.3.1 + Work 10
compatibility (FUTURE)
• New Office integration and
EMM
• Multi-filing with EMM
• Smart Documents
• Users can browse, preview,
etc. via web interface
• Take advantage of new server
features, e.g., Unicode,
encryption, etc.
• All new features available
• New Office integration and
EMM
• Multi-filing with EMM
• Users can browse, preview,
etc. via web interface
• Smart Documents
• Older clients cannot take
advantage of new features
from server, e.g., Unicode,
encryption, etc.
• Users can browse, preview,
etc. via web interface
• Check out documents via web
interface
• Uses classic Office integration
and EMM
Client Considerations
Mandatory
• Connection mode: HTTPS vs TCP/IP for Classic client
• Authentication method: network vs SAML vs explicit
Optional
• Client configuration settings
• Workspace template redesign
• New features and functionality: OffSite, Mobility, etc.
Work 10 Client Components
Name Supported Modules Installer Notes
iManage Work 10 New Professional
Experience
iManage Work 10
Server
HTML5 Web Application
available from supported
browsers
iManage Work 10 for Office Excel, PowerPoint, Word,
Acrobat Professional
iManage Work 10 Light-weight Office
integration Add-On
iManage Work 10 Email Management
for Outlook
Outlook iManage Work 10 Light-weight Outlook
integration Add-On
iManage Work 10 Email Management
for Gmail
iManage Work 10 for
Gmail
Chrome Extension that
enables iManage Work
Gmail Integration
iManage Work 10 Mobility for iOS Available through Apple’s
App Store, deployed using
MDM
Native iOS application
Mapping iManage Work Licenses
Customer Owns Permitted Usage
DeskSite or FileSite On desktops with DeskSite/FileSite integration (+Surface Pro)
WorkSite Web or WorkDocs Internally or externally as a web app from a desktop*
Mobility Any mobile browser; also entitled to the iOS native app
* WorkSite Web users attempting to use from mobile will be shown a warning about licensing
Work 10 Resources
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• iManage Work 10 Software
• iManage Work 10 Server Release Notes
• iManage Work 10 Release Notes
• iManage Work 10 New Professional Experience
• iManage Work 10 Server Installation Guide
• iManage Work 10 Server Admin Guide
• iManage Work 10 Supported Platforms
• iManage Work REST API Guide (licensed SDK owners only; contact Support for
the link)
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