Upgrade readiness checklist

Last update: May 16, 2024

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Use the following checklist to help you understand and prepare for an upgrade from Dynamic Media Classic to Dynamic Media.

TaskDescription
Phase 1: LicensingRun contractBased on traffic and storage, the Adobe account team works with you to transition from the Dynamic Media Classic license to renew on the Dynamic Media license.
Phase 2: PreparationValidate feature usageConfirm that the features being used in Dynamic Media Classic are available in Dynamic Media. See the Feature Comparison page. Key capabilities not yet available in Dynamic Media include the following:
• Visual Configurator (Image Author, Image Render).
• Image Templates (1:1 Templating).
• eCatalogs.
If the above features are being used, the upgrade can still occur with the assumption that those features would be accessible by way of Dynamic Media Classic.
Identify assetsFind and ready assets and presets to be used for upgrade.
Phase 3: EnvironmentUpgrade Adobe Experience ManagerAll instances of Adobe Experience Manager must be updated to the latest version.
Setup Dynamic MediaAdobe Consulting or Partner configures Dynamic Media with your credentials.
Phase 4: UpgradeReplicate assetsDuring the upgrade process, designated Dynamic Media Classic assets are replicated over to Dynamic Media.
Phase 5: Administrative SetupSetup users and permissionsCreate users and grant appropriate permissions.
Setup video encoding profilesCreate video encoding profiles.
Setup Viewer PresetsCreate Viewer Presets.
Set Image PresetsSetup Image Presets.
Phase 6: ValidationValidationVerify use cases, assets, links, and APIs.
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