Big Bang or Phased migration approach

Axel — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:27:43 GMT

Hi community,

planning upgrade to SaaS, i'm reading this Doc page: https://docs.dynatrace.com/managed/shortlink/up-plan-upgrade#estimate-the-effort-and-select-the-right-approach

So, i can choose "Big Bang approach" or "Phased approach" and there are some advantages/disadvantages described. Someone can integrate other advantages/disadvantages, or points?

Re: Big Bang or Phased migration approach

Radoslaw_Szulgo — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:46:13 GMT

Docs have been updated:

Big Bang approach

The Big Bang approach offers a comprehensive migration in a single instance. This strategy is ideal for organizations aiming for a quick and decisive transition.

Advantages:

A highly connected and interdependent monitoring setup is maintained
Everything is moved at once with minimal risk of monitoring downtime
It is a time and cost-efficient upgrade process

Disadvantages:

There is a high coordination and communication effort
We recommend tests in smaller sandbox or pre-production environments

Phased approach

The Phased approach involves a gradual transition, allowing you to migrate specific components or user groups over time. It provides flexibility and minimizes potential disruptions to your operations.