PubSub+ Event Broker Upgrade

Upgrading Solace PubSub+ event brokers in production environments is complex, requiring careful consideration of application dependencies, upgrade windows, and testing protocols. Solace Professional Services simplifies the process by leveraging proven methodologies and best practices developed through thousands of successful upgrades.

This service includes a detailed upgrade runbook, tailored to your specific environment and operational needs. Our experts evaluate your system, identify potential risks, and guide you through every phase of the process, from pre-upgrade health checks to post-upgrade validation. Whether you’re upgrading hardware, software, or cloud deployments, we ensure minimal disruption and seamless transitions.

Key Activities

Upgrade Planning, Assessment, and Analysis

• Collaborate to identify the optimal event broker version and upgrade path.
• Analyze feature deprecations or behavioral changes to assess application impact.

Pre-Upgrade Health Check

• Verify the health of your current deployment and provide recommendations for improvements, ensuring readiness for the upgrade.

Runbook and Rollback Plan

• Create a step-by-step upgrade plan tailored to your environment, with a contingency rollback strategy to address potential challenges.

Upgrade Execution

• Execute the upgrade following the detailed runbook, either on your behalf or with real-time support during customer-led upgrades.

Post-Upgrade Application Testing

• Assist in application testing and troubleshooting during the soak-in period to ensure compatibility with the upgraded deployment.

Post-Upgrade Health Check

• Validate the system’s health post-upgrade to confirm stability and performance.

Benefits

• Reduced Risk: Mitigate potential disruptions with expert planning and robust rollback strategies.
• Efficiency: Accelerate upgrades with precise execution and real-time expert guidance.
• Comprehensive Support: Access Solace specialists throughout the entire upgrade process, including post-upgrade validation.
• Future Preparedness: Gain reusable tools and knowledge for streamlined future upgrades.

Outcomes

• A seamless upgrade process with minimized application and system downtime.
• Tailored upgrade and rollback plans that align with your environment and operational needs.
• Full validation of system health and application compatibility post-upgrade.
• Improved readiness for future upgrades with reusable runbooks and best practices.