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The upgrade is designed to improve user experience and enhance security, resulting in a temporary one-week period of system unavailability. Affected services include PIN requests, DTS HUB access, new test applications, scheduling for unprocessed applications, test result distribution, and various audit or certificate requests. Notably, candidates with already processed applications or previously scheduled test dates will not be impacted, and OptomCAS remains fully functional. DTS advises stakeholders to plan ahead for this downtime, as no exceptions for system access will be provided during the maintenance window. 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All DTS web systems for the OAT Program will be unavailable during the upgrade for approximately one (1) week.  \nThis includes access to functionality such as the following:  \n• PIN requests and retrievals  \n• Accessing the DTS HUB  \n• Submission of new test applications  \n• Scheduling of testing appointments for unprocessed applications (i.e. , applications awaiting approval, applications pending decisions concerning testing accommodations, etc. )  \n• Accessing test results and requesting distribution of results  \n• Audit requests, eligibility extension requests, NB certificate orders  \nThere may additionally be a delay in score processing. This systemwide upgrade will not impact test applications that have already been processed and are awaiting candidates to schedule testing appointments. Similarly, this systemwide upgrade will not impact OptomCAS. Candidates who have already scheduled an examination or test taking date can still test at the respective test centers. DTS will post the exact dates for this upgrade on all examination program websites as soon as this information becomes available.  \nPlease plan for this scheduled interruption. Systems will be unavailable to both you and DTS staff during the upgrade. No exceptions will be possible during this period.  \nFor more information, or if you have any questions, please contact DTS at 1.800.232.1694. You may also contact DTS staff via email [at](at oatexam@ada.org)[ oatexam@ada.org](at oatexam@ada.org).  \nWe apologize for any inconvenience.  \nThe Department of Testing Services","cbCaifh9zG4H8pVp","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifh9zG4H8pVp","pdf",120759,"English","# Scheduled Systemwide Upgrade Overview\n## Affected Services and Functionality\n## Operational Impact and Exceptions\n## Contact and Support Information","[{\"question\":\"When does the scheduled systemwide upgrade for the OAT program begin?\",\"answer\":\"The systemwide upgrade is scheduled to begin on Friday, March 29, 2024.\"},{\"question\":\"How long will the DTS web systems be unavailable?\",\"answer\":\"The systems will be unavailable for approximately one week during the upgrade period.\"},{\"question\":\"Are candidates who have already scheduled an exam affected by this upgrade?\",\"answer\":\"No, candidates who have already scheduled an examination or test date can still test at their respective test centers as planned.\"},{\"question\":\"Will the OptomCAS system be impacted by this upgrade?\",\"answer\":\"No, this systemwide upgrade will not impact OptomCAS.\"}]","OAT Systemwide Update Announcement - March 2024 | PDF"]