The objective of the Test stage is to complete End-to-End and Payroll Parallel (if applicable) testing. Each test effort has a different set of conditions and a different purpose. The configuration must meet the agreed-upon exit criteria for each test effort to move forward toward a go-live. We describe each of these test efforts below.

Some activities in this stage depend on the products deployed. Assume that all activities in the Test stage are required unless otherwise noted.

End to End Testing

• Conduct End to End Test

Payroll: Parallel Testing

• Conduct two cycles of Payroll Parallel Test

Performance Testing (if applicable)

• When applicable, complete Performance Test

User Readiness Review

• Conduct User Readiness Review

Cutover Plan

• Partner with the Engagement Manager to create the Cutover Plan

Production Preparedness

• Review the On-Demand Production Preparedness videos

Stage Sign Off

• Complete the Stage Sign Off - Test Stage