Considering or planning an IIS platform migration or other large-scale technology project? Start here to learn what this process entails and access foundational resources to get you started on the right track.
IIS Migration Toolkit
Guidance and Tools for an IIS Technology Transition
These actionable, adaptable tools guide you through the process of transitioning to a new technology platform or other large-scale project involving your immunization information system (IIS). Leverage best practices and tested tools to direct the process, save time and ensure project success. Access tools related to staffing, communications, training, testing and more.
Although these tools were developed to help IIS through the process of migrating to a new technology platform, they can help public health staff navigate any transition or project involving the IIS or another system. These tools can be leveraged for transitions of any scale, whether migrating to a new platform or updating a single IIS module.
How to use this toolkit
The five phases of the project management lifecycle
The toolkit is set up so the embedded guidance and tools can be accessed in different ways:
- View by project phase to walk through each phase of the project management lifecycle as indicated in the graphic below. Within each phase, learn about the critical phase objectives and key outputs; download tools to help get you started on drafting your project outputs; and finally, review exit criteria to make sure you’re ready to move to the next phase.
- View by category to quickly access a compilation of resources related to a particular project work area, such as testing, staffing, project management, and more, to help you with a specific aspect of your project.
- View all to see the entire list of migration toolkit tools and quickly download specific resources, in a custom batch download or individually.
Build leadership support and authorization to proceed with a migration project.
Document approaches and plans for executing a migration project.
Complete quality deliverables to meet stated migration objectives and requirements.
Monitor the quality of deliverables and control project constraints.
Obtain approval to formally close the project; transition into maintenance and operations.
Considering or planning an IIS platform migration or other large-scale technology project? Start here to learn what this process entails and access foundational resources to get you started on the right track.
Deliver project objectives on time and on budget through planning and management of project scope and activities.
Ensure stakeholders are prepared for and adopt anticipated changes to help ensure project success.
Consider project resource needs and plan for balancing project and operational tasks among staff.
Document standard operating procedures to help cross-train and build staff capacity to handle operational tasks. Refine to reflect changes as the project unfolds.
Document and validate requirements based on program needs to provide a key input in the procurement process.
Take action to “clean” the data in your current system; plan for migrating and validating data in the new platform.
Coordinate an organized and thorough process of testing the new platform/functionality.
Ensure users are trained and able to use the new platform/functionality.
Prepare to complete your platform migration, and to take your new IIS platform live.