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Application Retirement; A Step-by-Step Guide to Decommissioning Legacy Systems

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What does the Application Retirement course cover?

Application Retirement is covered here in 7 modules: Introduction to Application Retirement: Defining application retirement and its importance, Identifying and Prioritizing Legacy Systems: Creating a legacy system inventory and roadmap, Developing a Retirement Plan and Strategy: Defining retirement goals and objectives and 4 more.

How do you approach Application Retirement step by step?

The work is sequenced in 7 stages. It starts with Introduction to Application Retirement: Defining application retirement and its importance, moves through Identifying and Prioritizing Legacy Systems: Creating a legacy system inventory and roadmap and Developing a Retirement Plan and Strategy: Defining retirement goals and objectives, and ends at Case Studies and Real-World Examples: Group discussions and sharing of experiences.

What is in Module 1 of the Application Retirement course?

Module 1 is Introduction to Application Retirement: Defining application retirement and its importance. It works through defining application retirement and its importance, benefits of application retirement (cost savings, improved efficiency, reduced risk), challenges and obstacles in application retirement and 1 more. It sets the vocabulary the remaining 6 modules build on.

How is the Application Retirement course delivered?

The Application Retirement course is fully self-paced with immediate online access after enrolment. Access does not expire and future updates are included at no cost. It can be taken on any device, and a certificate of completion is issued by The Art of Service when you finish.

How much does the Application Retirement course cost?

The Application Retirement course is $199 as a one time payment. There is no subscription, no per seat licence and no hidden fee. Enrolment carries a 30 day satisfied or refunded guarantee, so it can be assessed in full before you commit.

Closely related courses: Legacy Decommissioning Toolkit, Legacy System Decommissioning in Service Transition, Secure Remote Access Deployment for Legacy System, The Operations Manager's Course on Asset Decommissioning.

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Application Retirement: A Step-by-Step Guide to Decommissioning Legacy Systems



Course Overview

This comprehensive course provides a step-by-step guide to decommissioning legacy systems, ensuring a smooth transition to new technologies and minimizing business disruption. Participants will gain hands-on experience and actionable insights to successfully retire outdated applications, reducing costs and improving overall IT efficiency.



Course Objectives

  • Understand the importance of application retirement and its benefits
  • Identify and prioritize legacy systems for decommissioning
  • Develop a comprehensive retirement plan and strategy
  • Execute the retirement process, including data migration and system shutdown
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies
  • Measure and evaluate the success of the retirement project


Course Outline

Module 1. Introduction to Application Retirement: Defining application retirement and its importance

  • Defining application retirement and its importance
  • Benefits of application retirement (cost savings, improved efficiency, reduced risk)
  • Challenges and obstacles in application retirement
  • Best practices for successful application retirement

Module 2. Identifying and Prioritizing Legacy Systems: Creating a legacy system inventory and roadmap

  • Criteria for identifying legacy systems (age, functionality, usage)
  • Assessing the business value and risk of legacy systems
  • Prioritizing legacy systems for decommissioning
  • Creating a legacy system inventory and roadmap

Module 3. Developing a Retirement Plan and Strategy: Defining retirement goals and objectives

  • Defining retirement goals and objectives
  • Identifying stakeholders and their roles
  • Developing a retirement timeline and milestones
  • Creating a budget and resource allocation plan

Module 4. Data Migration and System Shutdown: Data quality and integrity considerations

  • Data migration strategies (lift-and-shift, re-architecture, hybrid)
  • Data quality and integrity considerations
  • System shutdown procedures (planned, unplanned, emergency)
  • Post-shutdown activities (documentation, knowledge transfer)

Module 5. Compliance and Regulatory Requirements: Audit and reporting requirements

  • Understanding regulatory requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS)
  • Ensuring compliance during the retirement process
  • Data retention and disposal policies
  • Audit and reporting requirements

Module 6. Measuring and Evaluating Retirement Success: Collecting and analyzing data for evaluation

  • Defining retirement success metrics (cost savings, efficiency gains)
  • Collecting and analyzing data for evaluation
  • Identifying lessons learned and areas for improvement
  • Creating a post-retirement review and assessment report

Module 7. Case Studies and Real-World Examples: Group discussions and sharing of experiences

  • Real-world examples of successful application retirement projects
  • Lessons learned and best practices from case studies
  • Group discussions and sharing of experiences


Course Features

  • Interactive and Engaging: Hands-on projects, group discussions, and gamification
  • Comprehensive and Personalized: Tailored learning experience with expert instructors
  • Up-to-date and Practical: Real-world applications and case studies
  • High-quality Content: Expertly curated and regularly updated materials
  • Certification: Participants receive a certificate upon completion, issued by The Art of Service
  • Flexible Learning: Self-paced, online learning with lifetime access
  • User-friendly and Mobile-accessible: Accessible on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices
  • Community-driven: Private online community for discussion and networking
  • Actionable Insights: Takeaway knowledge and skills to apply in real-world scenarios
  • Hands-on Projects: Practical exercises to reinforce learning and build confidence
  • Bite-sized Lessons: Easily digestible, bite-sized learning chunks
  • Lifetime Access: Unlimited access to course materials and updates
  • Progress Tracking: Track progress and earn badges and rewards


Course Format

This course is delivered online, with self-paced learning and interactive elements. Participants will have access to expert instructors, peer discussion forums, and hands-on projects to reinforce learning.



Course Duration

The course duration is approximately 80 hours, with flexible learning to accommodate individual schedules.



Certification

Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service, demonstrating their expertise in application retirement and decommissioning legacy systems.

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