The major tasks in this stage include reviewing system requirements, preparing your location, and reviewing your project and contingency plans. Find links to instructions for preparing for your upgrade.
Use this stage as a checkpoint to examine what you have done so far and to determine whether you are now ready for the upgrade. Also, gather all necessary information for the authorized service provider. Determine if any tasks still exist that need to be done. If you determine that you are ready, your next step is to establish a meeting with your authorized service provider. In this case, you can then show them all pertinent information.