Have you started your Hyperforce Migration?

What is Hyperforce?

According to Salesforce, Hyperforce is the next-generation Salesforce infrastructure architecture, built for the public cloud. The infrastructure is composed of code rather than hardware, so that the Salesforce platform and applications can be delivered rapidly and reliably to locations worldwide, giving customers more choice and control over data residency, scalability, security, and agility.

Why Hyperforce?

Salesforce Customer 360 is a market-leading application, built on a trusted platform that has been managed hands-on - from handling servers to crafting software. This infrastructure is called a First-Party Data Center. However, Salesforce is upgrading that platform to deliver value—scalability and reduced operational costs—to its customers. Their technology and product teams worked together and created an infrastructure platform that uses cloud-native tools, deployment patterns, security, and processes. This new architecture is Hyperforce. They've harnessed the power of the public cloud, giving customers flexibility and scalability like never before. This isn't just an upgrade; it's an evolution.

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“Salesforce is migrating to a new Data Center and it unlocks a series of business possibilities”

Who is it going to Impact?

All Salesforce customers will be impacted.

Salesforce has planned a phase-wise migration to new Data Center Locations for all Salesforce Instances - Production and Sandboxes. Hence, post Hyperforce Migration, Salesforce Org Instance IDs will be changed.

“Discuss the potential issues related to data backups, connections, and system certifications.”

How to prepare for a smooth Hyperforce Migration?

Salesforce sets a predefined migration window for each organizational shift and advises on preparing a migration plan accordingly. As a certified Salesforce partner, here are our recommendations based on our experience migrating various clients’ orgs:

1. Educate your team

• Upskill your Salesforce Admins on the below-listed topics
  • What is Hyperforce?
  • What are Pre-Migration Activities?
  • What are Post-Migration Activities?
  • What can be the probable impacts and mitigation plan for the same?
  • What is the importance of adopting technical best practices to maintain seamless connectivity with Salesforce?
• Encourage your Admins to schedule meetings and share significant details about Hyperforce with relevant stakeholders.
• Direct your admins to keep an eye on your Production & Sandbox instances to learn about Hyperforce Migration dates.

2. Follow the technical best practices advised by Salesforce

Use Hyperforce Assistant Setup to guide you throughout the migration. Review your Org post migration to retain uninterrupted access to Salesforce services. It is mandatory to follow the best practices recommended by Salesforce when you transition to Hyperforce.

• Avoid using hard-coded instance references
• Eliminate hard-coded IP allowlists
• Implement a replacement solution for Salesforce Express Connect (SEC) in collaboration with your SEC telecom service provider
• Ensure the inclusion of a Service Name Indication (SNI) in your TLS ClientHello message when connecting to a Salesforce service
• Do not pin certificates
• Utilize .NET version 5.0 or higher for Platform Events and Streaming
• Employ Streaming API version 37 or higher

3. Remember these Key Points for Implementation

• No Deployments During This Week: Don't plan any major changes during the migration. Give your team a break!
• Stay Informed: Keep an eye on emails from Salesforce for product and service updates. It's vital to stay in the loop
  • 1st Email Notification - Typically the 1st Email is received around 60 -70 days before the Release Date
  • 2nd Email Notification - This second email is received at the mark of 30 days before the finalized Release Date
• Impact Analysis: Before migrating, assess how it'll affect your organization. The Hyperforce Assistant can help you with that
• Different Dates for Different Orgs: Remember, migration dates can vary for production and sandbox instances
• Testing is Crucial: Appoint someone to conduct testing after migration. It's a critical step

We strongly recommend reviewing your orgs and making any necessary adjustments to align with these best practices before leaping to Hyperforce. If you're feeling uncertain about where to begin or have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to provide guidance every step of the way.

What are the business advantages of Salesforce Hyperforce?

The new horizon is promising with advanced data encryption, faster response times, and a streamlined workflow.

• Choose Where Your Data Lives: Need to manage data compliance in different parts of the world? Hyperforce lets you pick your data's home, so you're not breaking any rules.
• Scale with Ease: Want to expand your business and reach a wider audience? Hyperforce helps you manage your data as you grow.
• Supercharge Security: With advanced features like data encryption and tight control, your data is safer than ever. No more sleepless nights worrying about cyber threats.
• Privacy Matters: Enjoy transparency and control over your data. Hyperforce ensures you're in the driver's seat when it comes to privacy standards.
• No More Hiccups: Say goodbye to performance problems. Your developers won't be slowed down by system issues. Hyperforce keeps everything running smoothly.

Potential Use-Cases

• Imagine you have a sales team scattered worldwide. Hyperforce ensures everyone can access Salesforce quickly and reliably. No more missed opportunities due to sluggish systems.
• If your business is booming and you're adding new products and customers, Hyperforce adapts your Salesforce system on the fly. No headaches trying to reconfigure everything.
• Hyperforce ensures the confidentiality and integrity of your data such as financial information, and customer data, and maintains trust with your clients and regulatory compliance.
• Hyperforce empowers e-commerce and other B2C companies to navigate the complexities of GDPR and data residency compliance, ensuring customer data remains protected, legal requirements are met, and the organization's reputation remains intact.

Conclusion:

So, what's the deal with upgrading to Hyperforce? Well, it's not optional – Salesforce is making it the future. Your organization will be eligible for migration over time, so get ready for a brighter, more efficient future!