Should I Migrate to the SQL Sage HRMS (Abra) Version?
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This webinar details the migration process from Abra Suite payroll software to Sage HRMS payroll software. Key points covered include differences between the two systems, required IT resources, using the upsize wizard to migrate core HR data, automated SQL migration of payroll history, recreating payroll reports in Crystal Reports, and changes to the payroll process in Sage HRMS compared to Abra Suite. Questions from attendees are addressed at the end.
Should I Migrate to the SQL Sage HRMS (Abra) Version?
- 1. Webinar Details Start Time: 2:00pm EST Live Webinar: Webinar Audio: You can dial the telephone numbers located on your webinar panel. Or listen in using your microphone or computer speakers. Welcome! Employer Solutions
- 2. Webinar DetailsWebinar DetailsWebinar Details • Presentation is roughly 1 hour • PowerPoint Slide deck and video link will be available • All phone lines are muted • If anyone has any questions during this webinar – please type them in your Questions Box located at the bottom of your webinar panel | Employer Solutions
- 3. Webinar DetailsToday’s Presenter Mark Boutilier | Net@Work Senior Solutions Engineer • Over 30 years developing and implementing HR and Payroll solutions • HR Practitioner for over 10 years • Sage Certified trainer and consultant for Sage HRMS | Employer Solutions
- 4. Webinar DetailsWebinar DetailsToday’s Agenda | Employer Solutions • Session is NOT a how-to • Migration not an upgrade • System requirements and timeframes • Using the Upsize Wizard • Migration of payroll data from Abra Suite to HRMS • Differences between Abra Suite and Sage HRMS payroll • Using Crystal Reports with Sage HRMS.
- 5. Webinar DetailsThis session is NOT a how-to | Employer Solutions But we will talk about some important technology issues
- 6. Webinar DetailsDo I Have to Move? | Employer Solutions
- 7. Webinar DetailsDo I Have to Move? | Employer Solutions FoxPro pre-MS 1984 Foxpro for Windows 1989 Visual FoxPro 3.0 1995 VFP 9 SP 2 2007 MS Support ended 2015 Microsoft removing support for older technologies due to security vulnerabilities, for example SMBV1. Sage losing technical support staff who know and can support Abra Suite.
- 8. Webinar DetailsHRMS Version Road Map | Employer Solutions HRMS 2016 Q2 2017 Q3 2017 Sage HRMS 2017 Q2 2017 Q3 2017 Q4 2017 Q1 2018
- 9. Webinar DetailsDo I Have One of these Versions? | Employer Solutions Version • Sage Abra Suite v9.1 • Sage Abra Suite v9.0 • Abra Suite version 7.8/7.9 Final Update • Quarter 3 2015 • Quarter 1 2013 • Quarter 1 2012
- 10. Webinar DetailsThis is a migration not an upgrade! | Employer Solutions
- 11. Webinar DetailsSage HRMS 2017 | Employer Solutions
- 12. Webinar DetailsNew Cleaner Interface | Employer Solutions
- 13. Webinar DetailsEmployee Photo on all pages | Employer Solutions
- 14. Webinar DetailsPersonalized Search Capabilities | Employer Solutions
- 15. Webinar DetailsSingle Sign-on to Employee ESS | Employer Solutions
- 16. Webinar DetailsConnected Services | Employer Solutions
- 17. Webinar DetailsImprovements to Attachments | Employer Solutions
- 18. Webinar DetailsESS is Updated as well | Employer Solutions
- 19. Webinar DetailsNew Technology | Employer Solutions
- 20. Webinar DetailsMultiple Server Configuration | Employer Solutions Internet Access to Employee Self Service DMZ Company Intranet Employees Applicants Benefit Providers Managers Windows 2012 Web server running IIS Windows 2012 SQL Server Windows 2012 Apps Server HR/PR Admins Employees / Managers _____ HTTPS _____ DB Access
- 21. Webinar Details | Employer Solutions
- 22. Webinar DetailsEnvironments | Employer Solutions • Physical Servers – Hosted Server (Applianz) • Virtual Servers (VMware, HyperV etc.) • Dedicated instance of SQL – Dedicated Application server recommended • Remote Access to Server – GoToMyPC, LogMeIn, MS VPN, Citrix
- 23. Webinar DetailsResources | Employer Solutions • Minimum RAM – Application Server 32 GB – Web Server • 16 GB for server • 1 GB per 1000 EEs50 Users • Minimum Hard Drive – Application Server – 2-160 GB SATA drives (mirrored) – Web Server – 40 GB + 1 GB per 1000 Ees • Minimum Processors – Application Server – 4 – Webserver - 2
- 24. Webinar DetailsSpecifications | Employer Solutions • Windows Server 2016 – Windows 2012 R2 and 2008 supported • Microsoft SQL Server 2016 – SQL 2014, 2012 2008 supported • Windows 10 – Windows 8 and 7 still supported • Microsoft Edge – Internet Explorer, Chrome, Safari, Firefox supported
- 25. Webinar DetailsIT Support Required | Employer Solutions
- 26. Webinar DetailsUpsizing Abra Suite Data | Employer Solutions • Upsize “Wizard” – HRMS Core + Training • Payroll Data – Automated SQL Migration – Employee Data – DD, Taxes, Garnishments – Payroll Transaction History • Crystal Reports • Current HRMS Core reports – Redirect data source • Current Payroll Reports- Review and Rebuild
- 27. Webinar DetailsUpsize Wizard | Employer Solutions
- 28. Webinar DetailsData Verification | Employer Solutions
- 29. Webinar DetailsData Issues Identified . . . | Employer Solutions
- 30. Webinar DetailsAnd You Correct | Employer Solutions
- 31. Webinar DetailsCorrection in SQL via Query | Employer Solutions
- 32. Webinar DetailsIf you are not a Payroll client . . . . | Employer Solutions School is out!!
- 33. Webinar DetailsPayroll Migration | Employer Solutions So where did my Abra Suite Payroll Setup go? Payroll Re-Implementation
- 34. Webinar Details‘Average’ HR & Payroll Migration | Employer Solutions Your Hours = 120+ (10-12 hours per week for 13 weeks)
- 35. Webinar DetailsData bases after Migration | Employer Solutions SageHRMS_Live SageHRMS_XXX SageHRMS_YYY SageHRMS_ZZZ
- 36. Webinar DetailsAutomated SQL Migration | Employer Solutions
- 37. Webinar DetailsASM is a “Back Office” Process | Employer Solutions
- 38. Webinar DetailsSince all payroll history is converted | Employer Solutions “Go-Live” can be whenever you want to start
- 39. Webinar DetailsRun Both Versions Concurrently | Employer Solutions
- 40. Webinar DetailsSo what is the difference? | Employer Solutions
- 41. Webinar DetailsSo what is the difference? | Employer Solutions Abra Suite Check History Reports Earnings Taxes Deductions Quarter End Year End W-2s
- 42. Webinar Details | Employer Solutions Sage HRMS 2016 (HRMS 2017 Release Date: 04/01/2017) Time Card Payroll Reports Year End Reporting All Report from the Same Transaction Record!
- 43. Webinar DetailsOK, so what else . . . . | Employer Solutions “Optimize and Reform” HR “Lockout” during Payroll Quarter Close Process
- 44. Webinar DetailsAdditional Features | Employer Solutions • On-Demand Check – Direct deposit – Single employee or group • Direct Deposit – Flat dollar – % of Gross – % of Net • Payroll Reports – Crystal – Direct Export to PDF or Excel • General Ledger – Every account validated – GL information at ‘Trial Payroll’ – GL modification possible on timecard
- 45. Webinar DetailsDuring the Payroll Process | Employer Solutions
- 46. Webinar DetailsGL Distribution on Time Card | Employer Solutions
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- 48. Webinar DetailsCrystal Reports | Employer Solutions • SAP Crystal 2011 • Same tables and fields in Core (HR, Time Off, Training) • ALL Payroll reports have to be re-created. • Enterprise-wide Payroll reporting supported.
- 49. Webinar DetailsChanges to Be Aware of | Employer Solutions • Aatrix Tax Filing Service Required for – Any electronic reports (quarterly State wage reports, W-2s, 10941095s) • No ‘split paycheck’ (CheckDD) • Distribution Process – More complicated to administer – Can only distribute on 6 (of 10) segments • PTO balances not on Time Card entry screen • Cannot Process Multiple Companies at the Same Time.
- 50. Webinar DetailsConclusions | Employer Solutions • Sage HRMS will be the fully supported version going forward. • HRMS is built on solid, up-to-date technology – Microsoft SQL. • The process is a migration, not merely an upgrade. • Planning and time is needed for the migration. • For payroll users especially, there are many appealing changes that • Reduce errors • Expose the end-results during the payroll process • Allow greater ability to customize the process and reporting.
- 51. Webinar DetailsAny Questions? | Employer Solutions Please type in your questions
- 52. Webinar DetailsOther webinars you might be interested in . . . . . | Employer Solutions The Benefits of Automating Time and Attendance August 9 11:00 AM EDT Sage HRMS 2017 Walkthrough August 24 1:00 PM EDT
- 53. Webinar DetailsThank You For Attending! Mark Boutilier | Net@Work Senior Solutions Engineer (P) 800-719-3307 Ext 4805 mboutilier@netatwork.com | Employer Solutions 800-719-3307 www.netatwork.com netatwork.com/blog Net@Work YouTube Follow us on Twitter: @netatwork_corp Follow Net@Work on LinkedIn Follow Net@Work on Google+ Follow Net@Work on Facebook Connect with