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*Project Title: **FileNet 5.2.x Upgrade and Commerce Migration* *Start Date: **April 1, 2016* *End Date:** September 30, 2016* *Location: **St. Paul, MN * *Phone and Skype* They are looking for help with the upgrade and migration of a FileNet 5.1 to a 5.2.1. Architecture and analysis, so this person must have 10 years or more with FileNet P8 software The big thing with this one is, they are finally allowing this to be done via telecommute. I am not sure if there is an initial meet of the team and then telecommute, I have a message out, but I may have missed the window of time allotted for questions. *Business Need:* The IBM FileNet P8 environment is running on version 5.1 on Solaris hardware, and needs to be upgraded to version 5.2.x on Linux hardware. The move to 5.2.x incorporates a rather major technical change, which involves combining the Content and Process engines into one engine / database. We are looking for technical assistance and expertise in order to make this change successfully and efficiently. Once the upgrade is complete, FileNet P8 content currently stored in a 4.5 environment needs to be migrated over to this environment. As a part of that migration, existing systems and connections will need to be configured to connect with the new FileNet 5.2.x environment. A team of four (4) FileNet administrators would be involved in this project work – working with the contractor(s) assisting with the execution of the upgrade and/or observing and monitoring the work. A possible extension to this contract would include technical assistance with the planning, processes and build of P8 enhancements and workflow. *Project Deliverables* In this project the vendor will provide services for upgrading existing P8 5.1 production environments to P8 5.2.x, and assisting with moving the environment to new hardware. Services will be performed in the following environments: a. Production Environment (Localized HA or Cluster) *Project management *will be provided by the vendor to coordinate and provide controls for the work, procedures, timelines, reporting and output. The vendor project manager will keep the team updated with regard to the progress of the work. - Ensure delivery of status reports - Ensure delivery of procedural documentation. - Deliver documented tasks for the work. - Evaluate progress and identify issues. Ensure issues are addressed and resolved, working with project manager. - Coordinate and monitor progress of the work. - Manage change control along with project manager. *Production Environment Upgrade* - Install and Configure two (2) IBM Content Platform Engine - Install and Configure two (2) IBM Content Search Services - Install and Configure two (2) IBM Content Navigator and CMIS - Install and Configure two (2) IBM WorkplaceXT to the latest fixpack - Install and Configure two (2) IBM Case Analyzer - Execute migration utilities on target P8 5.2 CPE to upgrade Content Engine (CE) 5.1 and Process Engine (PE) 5.1 metadata and existing workflows over to target P8 5.2 CPE - Deliver System Configuration Document *Work includes, but is not limited to, the following tasks:* - Provide plans and processes for migrating Commerce content from P8 4.5 hosted at P8 5.2.1 environment. - Migration will occur twice - performed in Dev (non-Prod) then repeat approved process in Prod - Migrate the FileNet development, test, and production environments - Migration will include mapping of content from 11 Object Stores to new single Object Store model - Migration will include mapping of old security groups with new security groups - Assist with migrating Kofax connector - Allow for incorporation of existing customizations using EJB connectors. - Assist with Data Cleanup - Recreate work templates in new version of FileNet ICN - Migrate FileNet API calls in Java applications - Assist with migration of content (single object store for each, production only, no custom interfaces or APIs) - Assist with incorporation of multiple Active Directories for authentication - Implement FileNet ICN - Create a test plan and assist in testing - Documentation - Knowledge transfer *Project Environment* Vendor resources will work with the FileNet administrators/engineers and architect, as well as Commerce FileNet administrators. WebSphere support staff will also be involved in this work. These resources will be involved with testing the new environments and assisting with the upgrade and migration. Work will be monitored and approved by the Services Enterprise COTS Applications Supervisor and/or the Application Support Director. The work can be performed remotely, as long as the necessary task(s) to complete these upgrades and migrations are completed in collaboration with FileNet and WebSphere administrators. Work on the production system will be done at an agreed upon time that does not affect the business use of the FileNet systems. (Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm). *Project Requirements* FileNet systems used will be upgraded and content will be migrated from 4.1 environment to this new environment. Services staff will be executing the installations, configuration and migration. Vendor will be providing instructions, guidance and assistance in this process. *Responsibilities Expected of the Selected Vendor* Provide services to install and configure the latest version of the P8 software components on new virtual servers at the datacenter. Upgrade any metadata/workflows from the earlier releases of the software components to the new target servers. Provide services and tools to migrate content from P8 4.1 environment to newly upgraded environment. Deliver the upgrade and migration based on sound methodologies, disciplined project management, continuous monitoring of issues and risks. Work closely with technical staff and stakeholders. 1. Review prerequisites for installation of new software components. 2. Provide instructions and guidance to allow staff to install and configure new software on the target server environment. 3. Provide instructions and oversight to perform steps to upgrade existing 5.1 data to the target version. *Schedule management *– Monitor progress against the project schedule and report performance on a regular basis to project manager. *Risk and issues management *– Identify risks and issues and work with project team to mitigate and resolve issues. Manage the project work to ensure that quality, project schedule and budget expectations are met. Communicate any project risks and issues to project manager and work to determine a mutually agreeable course of action. *Resource management *– Vendor is responsible for resource planning and ensuring availability of resources required to properly perform the work. Additional resources may be added or subtracted as needed to complete the work according to the schedule. *Change control *– Vendor project manager will institute a system to document, manage and control change within the project, including, but not limited to requirements (scope), the schedule, timelines for milestones, and information requests. The impact of any proposed changes will be analyzed, evaluated, and reported for decision-making purposes. *Communication *– Vendor project manager will prepare regular project status reports that will encapsulate schedule progress, risks and issues, open items dealing with change control, decision making, and escalation. *Acceptance and sign-off *– The vendor and staff will mutually agree upon applicable acceptance criteria for the appropriate deliverables. *Security Processes *- All project documentation, and records management will be carried out in accordance prescribed processes and procedures, including confidentiality agreements that may be signed by staff. Security requirements will be followed at all times. Security scans, vulnerability checks and remediation shall be completed (pre- production where possible) for all involved systems. *Quality assurance *- Quality will be planned from the onset of the project and monitored to project completion. Quality activities include: activity forecasting and checkpoints at key milestones, review of objective evidence, and independent consultation with project oversight members and project participants. *Required minimum qualifications:* - All resource(s) that the vendor provides must have a minimum of 10 years of experience with FileNet P8 software. - At least one resource that the vendor provides for the upgrade portion of the project must have a minimum of 5 engagements upgrading from version 5.1 to version 5.2.x. - At least one resource that the vendor provides for the migration portion of the project must have a minimum of 5 engagements migrating content from version 4.5 to version 5.2.x. *Desired Skills* - Architect certified in FileNet P8 5.2.1 Installation and Configuration - Analyst certified in FileNet P8 5.2.1 Installation and Configuration Regards *Sumit Kumar* Sr. Talent Acquisition *T: 248.565.4747 | Extn. 168* Fax : +1-248.254.7211 Tekshapers Inc. 1441 E. 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