Migrating a WebSphere MQ Workflow solution to WebSphere Process Server is not just
a matter of conversion tooling.
Outside of simple tooling considerations, typical migration approaches rarely extend
beyond process models, service compatibility concerns, and User Interface client conversion.
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EmeriCon provides more realistic and practical approaches for migrations to WebSphere Process Server.
Our scope of consideration covers all fundamental aspects of WebSphere MQ Workflow-based solutions.
Our migration method embodies our core experience in BPM design and implementation for both products
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EmeriCon Migration Checklist for WebSphere MQ Workflow Solutions
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Migration feasibility assessment:
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Evaluation of feasibility, considering impacts of key differences
between source and target BPM platforms which may affect the
conversion of key solution features
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Migration/transition strategy:
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Gradual solution transition vs. clean solution cutover |
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User Interface client migration - allows for one user interface
with two "federated" systems (the old and the new) working
transparently in parallel until the sunset of the old system is
complete
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In-flight process instances migration |
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Process Models:
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Process models conversion and adaptation (takes advantage of new BPEL features not available
under WebSphere MQ Workflow such as external event handling, exception and compensation
handling, process bundling, etc...)
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Runtime execution:
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Service migration (from UPES to Web Services or other SCA-based services)
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Process initiation and control mechanism (termination, suspension, resumption)
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Solution business management (work coordination/control/prioritization)
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Solution "maintenance" components and resources
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Monitoring and audit:
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Process reporting, monitoring, auditing
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Functional solution dependencies based on audit
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Staffing management:
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Staffing structure, directory, activity staffing requirements, authentication mechanism
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Performance:
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Performance evaluation and recommendation given current and new expected solution volumes
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Migrate Safely & Predictably
EmeriCon is unique among all other consulting organizations for its core expertise in both the
WebSphere MQ Workflow and WebSphere Process Server spaces.
A migration cannot be successful without a high degree of proficiency in the
source and the target platforms and paradigms. This is why we strongly suggest our
involvement in the process — at the very least initially...
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Understand Your Options:
Contact us to request and schedule a free 2-day assessment to help you
determine the feasibility, scope, and options related to your migration effort.
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