An EnterpriseOne upgrade is a mission-critical technical project with many moving parts. To protect system stability and business continuity, it is crucial to follow a proven, structured approach.

This methodology document combines JD Edwards’ official project best practices with our extensive experience from past E1 projects, giving you a comprehensive, phased roadmap to guide your team through the entire process.

Your Five Phases to a Successful E1 Upgrade

Our methodology ensures every aspect of the transition is covered, using a blend of Waterfall and Agile best practices to manage complexity and minimize disruption:

1. System Assessment: The critical planning phase, where we evaluate your current environment, architecture, and customizations to build a clear project scope and identify technical risks upfront.

2. Technical Execution: Detailed steps for the installation, conversion of data and code, environment creation, and initial patching required to bring your new E1 version online.

3. User Acceptance Testing (UAT): A structured process for functional users to rigorously test key business processes and custom modifications in the new environment, ensuring the system meets business requirements before Go-Live.

4. Go-Live Prep / Go-Live: Finalized cutover plans, end-user training, and on-site support to ensure a seamless transition and immediate operational stability on the new E1 version.

5. Post-Go-Live Support: Immediate, specialized support to address any post-implementation issues, manage stabilization, and plan the first round of system optimization and performance tuning.