web Trns•port – web Trns•port – Beta Testing and ImplementationBeta Testing and Implementation

TUG Roundtable DiscussionElizabeth Rodgers

Info Tech, Inc.October 9, 2007

TopicsTopics• Web Trns•port Preconstruction Release

Schedule

• Preliminary Release

• Beta Testing

• Beta Testing – Pre-install Checklist

• Beta Testing Tasks

• Beta Testing Time Frame

• Agency Implementation & Migration Tasks

• Helpful Links and Contact Information

Preconstruction Release SchedulePreconstruction Release Schedule

Release Content

Preconstruction Release 1

(“Pre-Production Release”)

September ’07 sprint results

Preconstruction Beta February ’08 sprint results

Preconstruction Release 2

(“Full Production Release”)

June ’08 sprint results

Actual release dates are dependent on TRT and TTF approvals of sprint results and release deliverables.

Preliminary Release (Pre-Production)Preliminary Release (Pre-Production)

• Evaluation license available to all agencies– No evaluation fee for Release 1– Provide standard level of evaluation licensee

support

• Early feedback prior to Beta and Production release is important

• Agencies should contact a TTF member– ttf@cloverleaf.net

Beta TestingBeta Testing

• 3 month beta period (March through May 2008)• Beta site mobilization complete at least one sprint

in advance• Beta begins with February 2008 sprint results

– At least 85% of planned business functionality complete

• March and April sprint results provided to sites– 100% planned business functionality in April results– Will also include beta issue resolutions

Beta Testing – Pre-install ChecklistBeta Testing – Pre-install Checklist

• Agency has the latest client/server Trns•port releases installed for interface testing

• Agency Cloverleaf access to download software.• Agency Team Track access for beta issue

reporting.• ITI has access to test and development database

and web servers. Validate required client/server interface

environment. Have agency review instructions for the prior sprint

in order to identify possible issues with the release sprint

Beta Testing TasksBeta Testing Tasks

• Database install

• Data migration

• Web server install

• Acceptance test execution

• Agency customizations

• ‘Day-in-the-life’ testing of base product functionality

• Interface testing

• Application of sprint updates

Beta Testing Tasks - DetailedBeta Testing Tasks - Detailed

• For full testing, two concurrent complete installations will be used: Test and Development– Test

• Delivered Acceptance test validation area– Development

• Agency specific web Trns•port validation area

NOTE: Each database and web site can be set up on the same computer, or separate as needed to follow an agency’s standard environment.

Beta Testing Tasks - DetailedBeta Testing Tasks - Detailed

• For migration testing, only one database will be used; the web server environment won’t be used– ‘Migrating to Trns•port’ document will be located

on Cloverleaf and will cover database requirements.

– The migration process will occur on the Development environment.

Beta Testing – Ongoing ActivitiesBeta Testing – Ongoing Activities

• Testing• Issue reporting• Resolution validation• Status meetings via webinar/conference call

between agency and Info Tech (include TTF or TRT as needed)

Beta Testing – Primary Resources RequiredBeta Testing – Primary Resources Required

• Database Administrator (DBA) • Internet Information Services Administrator

(IISA)• Trns•port Managers and Users

Beta Testing – Detailed Resources/TasksBeta Testing – Detailed Resources/Tasks

• Database install– DBA – creating, modifying, and executing database

scripts• Data migration

– Trns•port data manager – running migration, resolving data issues

– DBA – on call• Web server install

– IISA – perform install and configure server• Acceptance test execution

– IISA – perform install and execute tests– DBA – on call

Beta Testing – Detailed Resources/Tasks Beta Testing – Detailed Resources/Tasks Continued…Continued…• Agency customizations

– Users• Trns•port system manager• Trns•port business manager• IISA – if needed to provide access to server

– Changes• Page layout• Data validation • Report customization

Beta Testing – Detailed Resources/Tasks Beta Testing – Detailed Resources/Tasks Continued…Continued…• ‘Day-in-the-life’ testing of base product

functionality– All types of Trns•port users– IISA – on call– DBA – on call

• Interface testing (standard interfaces to other Trns•port modules)– Trns•port data manager

Beta Testing – Detailed Resources/Tasks Beta Testing – Detailed Resources/Tasks Continued…Continued…

• Application of sprint updates– DBA – apply database updates– IISA – apply web server updates and run

acceptance tests– Trns•port users – end user testing

Beta Testing Time FrameBeta Testing Time Frame

• Phase 1 – Agency acquire and install hardware and software required for beta testing– February 2008 timeframe

• Phase 2 – receive sprint– March 2008 timeframe – beta testing begin

• Web Install• Database install• Migration testing• Application testing

• TTF requests beta site volunteers by November 16, 2007

Agency Implementation & Migration Agency Implementation & Migration TasksTasks

Agency Implementation & Migration TasksAgency Implementation & Migration Tasks

• Implementation and migration planning

• Technical training, if required

• Acquire, install, & configure hardware and software

• Install web Trns•port

• Configure system (workflows, installation options, etc.)

Agency Implementation & Migration Tasks Agency Implementation & Migration Tasks Continued…Continued…

• Migrate data from existing system

• Create new required data (e.g., new code tables)

• Customize user interface and reports

• Apply existing agency customizations

• Testing throughout the installation and migration process

Agency Implementation & Migration Tasks Agency Implementation & Migration Tasks ContinuedContinued

• User training– web Trns•port should be easier to train new

users– Encourage the use of web Trns•port online help– web Trns•port and PES/LAS client/server

differences document is included with the software

– Info Tech services are available

• Parallel testing• Production

Helpful Links and Contact InformationHelpful Links and Contact Information• Email TTF:

– ttf@cloverleaf.net• http://www.cloverleaf.net/NGT

– web Trns•port logical architecture paper– web Trns•port preview site– Summary of changes between web Trns•port and client

server– Preconstruction product backlog– Hardware and software requirements

• Info Tech Demo Room – Located in the Lewis & Clark room– web Trns•port overview document

• Including beta requirements guide

Questions?Questions?