FASTER Win 6.0 Upgrade Preparation

IT/Admin Track

RD Withers

Getting Started Go to our website www.fasterasset.com

Click on Secure Customer Site and enter your information

RESOURCES >> FASTER WIN 6 UPGRADE PLANNING >> START THE UPGRADE PROCESS

Environment Options Will you stand up and install a new test

environment?

When would you like to install FASTER Win 6.0 in your test environment?

Are you promoting your test environment to your production environment?

When would you like to install FASTER Win 6.0 in your production environment?

We have provided a comprehensive upgrade plan that covers most scenarios

Upload a copy of your database and Fuel Interfaces

Complete the Checklists

FASTER reviews the information and we discuss any discrepancies

We provide a date for the upgrade

Review the Upgrade Plan

Ensure your site has proper infrastructure compatibility with Win 6.0

Prepare you for the upgrade in a way that ensures critical testing is completed

Enable us to better support you during the upgrade process.

Some will need to be completed by IT Personnel

Some will need to be completed by Fleet Personnel

There may be some cooperation needed depending on how you are structured

Checklists

We have created a “cheat sheet” to assist you for the day of installation

This lists critical information that you will need to complete the installation

This information will vary from site to site

We do not keep this information on record, this is for your benefit only

Site-Specific Info Needed for Install

All features are located on our website

Allow Fleet to review these and ask questions: Do they plan to use the new features? Will they be able to set up the new features?

Additional information is provided in the 6.0 Manuals, also located on our website at: http://customer.fasterasset.com/download-center/manuals-documentation/faster-win/

FASTER Win 6.0 Features List

Installation instructions are available on our website at: http://customer.fasterasset.com/resources/6-upgrades/win-6-0-install-guide/

Verify requirements as dictated in checklists

Uninstall the server

Upgrade the database

Install the server

Install the clients

Day of Installation

Our installer will stop if minimum specs are not met

Hand off to our normal support process

Internally, our entire company is aware that you are upgrading

We will forward you immediately to those that are familiar with the upgrade and can assist

Installation

Smoke Test

Test any FASTER customizations

Test any User-created customizations

Post Install

Questions?