Unify Migration Procedures - Dathil

1 Unify Migration Procedures This document is for test centers numbered STNxxxxx and ITxxxxx that currently use the ETS iBT testing platform and are scheduled to migrate their computers to Unify the next generation testing platform. IMPORTANT: Once your center has agreed to a Unify Migration schedule, the Migration must be completed as planned to avoid affecting scheduled test administrations. Migration to Unify will begin when you launch the iBT cache proxy, and you will not be able to go back to the iBT platform. Migration Requirements A Migration date must be set up in the ETS system. Test centers are contacted in advance to establish a time frame for their Migration . Then a Unify start date for the center is assigned in the ETS system. The first time a TCA. starts the cache proxy on or after that date, the system will detect that it is time to begin the Migration process.

2 No test administrations should be scheduled to occur on the Migration date. Run the pre- Migration readiness checks (instructions below) prior to your Migration date. Administrator privileges are required to install and operate the software on each computer. The TCA must log in to Windows with a user account that has Administrator privileges. Only a certified TCA will be able to start the cache proxy. Schedule a round trip appointment on the installation date via the self-service scheduling tool. (See Appendix: Self-Service Round Trip Scheduling on page 11.) Running the round trip to validate the software functionality is the required final step in the Migration process. Amount of Time Needed: A center with high quality Internet service can be expected to require less than 10 minutes each to migrate the cache proxy, administrative station, and one testing workstation, for a total of less than 30 minutes.

3 Additional workstations will require additional time, but the workstations can be migrated simultaneously to save time. Pre- Migration Checks To prepare for the Migration , a short series of Unify Migration checks must be run to verify connectivity and ensure that the required software is installed. Please run the checks one or more days in advance so that if any issues are detected, they can be resolved prior to your scheduled Migration date. Go to the Migration Readiness Checks page at Click the Check button to run each step. Refer to the table on the next page for details. September 8, 2016 1. Copyright 2016 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, GRE, praxis and TOEFL iBT are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS) in the United States and other countries. MEASURING THE POWER OF LEARNING.

4 Is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Pre- Migration Run this Results / Actions Readiness Check check on Step 1 CDN Cache This screen indicates a Connectivity Check proxy only successful connection: Step 2 Unify Cloud Cache This screen indicates a Connectivity Check proxy only successful connection: Step 3 Microsoft All You will be prompted to save the This is an example of a check failed ..NET Version Check computers file message: Save the file, and then run it. A message will indicate the installed .NET version number and whether it passed or failed. Important: Microsoft .NET or higher is required on all computers. If the .NET version check failed, you can install .NET as follows: Go to the Unify Test Center Setup website at Click the Download button in the Microsoft .NET Installer pane.

5 You will be prompted to save the file Save the file, and then run it to install the Microsoft .NET software. September 8, 2016 2. Copyright 2016 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, GRE, praxis and TOEFL iBT are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS) in the United States and other countries. MEASURING THE POWER OF LEARNING. is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Pre- Migration Run this Results / Actions Readiness Check check on Step 4 Verification Cache When you click the Check button, you will be prompted to save a verification Tool proxy only tool installer file. Save the file. Run the file as administrator to install the Unify verification tool software. After successful installation, the standalone verification tool welcome page will be displayed.

6 For purposes of Migration readiness, it is not necessary to proceed beyond viewing this screen: When you have successfully completed the pre- Migration readiness checks, you have finished the necessary advance preparation. The following pages describe the Migration day process in four steps: Step 1 Cache Proxy Migration Step 2 Administrative Station Migration Step 3 Testing Workstation Migration Step 4 Round Trip Verification September 8, 2016 3. Copyright 2016 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, GRE, praxis and TOEFL iBT are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS) in the United States and other countries. MEASURING THE POWER OF LEARNING. is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Step 1 Cache Proxy Migration Schedule a round trip appointment on the installation date via the self-service scheduling tool.

7 (See Appendix: Self-Service Round Trip Scheduling on page 11.). Then follow the steps below to migrate your cache proxy from iBT to Unify : 1. Start your cache proxy computer from the iBT URL: Do not use the iBT desktop shortcut. Log in with your username, password and site code, as usual. The following Unify Migration notice will be displayed. Click OK to start the Migration . IMPORTANT: Clicking Cancel will terminate the Migration process, and you can start it again later. However, you will be unable to deliver a test via the iBT software unless you call the Help Desk to remove your test center from the Unify Migration list. 2. Once you click OK to start the Migration , the installer software will manage the installation. When prompted, you will need to click the appropriate button ( , Next, Install, Finish) to continue. A Unify CP shortcut will be created automatically on the computer desktop.

8 In the future, use the shortcut. Unify CP. Note: If your test center uses more than one cache proxy computer, perform the Migration on each of them. September 8, 2016 4. Copyright 2016 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, GRE, praxis and TOEFL iBT are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS) in the United States and other countries. MEASURING THE POWER OF LEARNING. is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. 3. When the successful installation message appears, click Finish. 4. A process of downloading and extracting files will start automatically. The file types include JRE, Tomcat, WAR. and nLib. Following are examples of some screens you will see: 5. When the installation is complete, the cache proxy launch will start automatically, and the Site Selection for Cache Proxy Launch screen will appear.

9 Enter your site code (STN test center number) and your TCA username and password on the screen, and click OK. September 8, 2016 5. Copyright 2016 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, GRE, praxis and TOEFL iBT are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS) in the United States and other countries. MEASURING THE POWER OF LEARNING. is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. 6. If a second login screen appears (Cache Proxy Login), enter your username and password again, and click OK. 7. When the Create Admin Override Password screen appears, create a password of your own choosing, retype it for verification, and click OK. 8. The test packages will download. Wait for Cache Status: Ready to be displayed above the table. Next, use the Procedures in the following section to migrate the administrative station computer to Unify .

10 September 8, 2016 6. Copyright 2016 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, GRE, praxis and TOEFL iBT are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS) in the United States and other countries. MEASURING THE POWER OF LEARNING. is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Step 2 Administrative (Admin) Station Migration 1. Ensure that your Unify cache proxy computer is running. 2. Start your admin station computer from the iBT admin station URL: Do not use the iBT desktop shortcut. 3. At the iBT Admin Station Launch screen, click the Launch button. When the application connects to the Unify cache proxy, Migration of the admin station to Unify will begin. 4. There will be an installation process similar to the one you observed at the cache proxy.