1. Validate upgrade scope requirements.
    Pre-upgrade task Assignees Completion Date
    Identify number of deployed environments
    Identify number of nodes (admin+runtime) per deployed environment
    Read the upgrade guide and release notes for your target upgrade version
    Review differences between current and target versions. Note any incompatibilities or dependencies
    Review new JDK defaults and make and relevant changes
    Collect and review deployment requirements, use cases, and architecture and design documents
    Accept changes and features from the release notes
    Obtain new license key for upgraded version
  2. Identify external services that might be affected by the upgrade.
    External Service Type External Service Name
    Directories
    Databases
    Application integrations
  3. Assess upgrade readiness.

    Do you have the team and tools to complete this upgrade successfully? If not, please reach out to your Ping Account Team to discuss resources.