Migration versus upgrade decision chart

Are hardware resources available for a separate, new BMC TrueSight Infrastructure Management Server?

No

Yes

Do you have to maintain the old and new data in one system and one UI?

Yes

No

Are you changing the database platform (SAP SQL Anywhere to Oracle or Oracle to SAP SQL Anywhere)?

No

Yes

Is it acceptable to carry old data and configuration forward in the new system?

Yes

No

Will users be able to manage differences in functionality in a single UI depending on the source agent versions?

No

Yes

If an upgrade requires phased upgrades, can your environment afford the required down time?

Yes

No

Will users be able to handle workflow and visualization in multiple separate parallel systems until the project is complete?

No

Yes

Is it a requirement to maintain current monitoring configuration including graphs, views, and so on without having to re-enter anything?

Yes

No

Is zero down time a major issue?

No

Yes

Are service models implemented in the current system and integrated with BMC IT Service Management and monitoring such that leveraging a separate system for Probable Cause Analysis is technically unacceptable? 

Yes

No

Is it acceptable to manage separate parallel environments?

No

Yes

Is it a requirement to maintain historical data in the same system with new data?

Yes

No

Does the monitoring data collection and configuration need a complete rework in order to be valuable?  (In other words, does the current environment provide little value?)

No

Yes

Is project timing a major issue making it difficult or impossible to complete a migration, keeping in mind that a lot of reconfiguration may be required?

Yes

No