What is Go-Live?
The moment when an organization switches from its old system to the new ERP system for day-to-day operations.
Definition
Go-Live is the critical milestone in an ERP implementation when the organization transitions from the old system(s) to the new ERP for daily business operations. Go-Live involves final data migration, user cutover, production system activation, and a period of hyper-care support. Go-Live strategies include big bang (all modules at once), phased (module by module or site by site), and parallel (running old and new systems simultaneously). Most organizations plan a 2-4 week hyper-care period after go-live with dedicated support.
How Go-Live Works in ERP
ERP go-live requires extensive preparation: final data migration and validation, user acceptance testing (UAT), cutover planning (sequence of steps to switch systems), communication plans, super-user training, and a rollback plan in case of critical issues. The go-live weekend typically involves final data migration, system verification, and user access provisioning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens during ERP go-live?
During go-live, the organization performs final data migration, switches users to the new system, and begins a hyper-care period with dedicated support. Go-live weekends typically involve final data cutover, system verification, and user access activation.