Do you want to upgrade to PI Server 2012, but are confused about the process? Are you planning for a new system but wondering where to put PI AF? Has it been years since your PI Server configuration was reviewed? If you answered yes to any of these, then this talk is for you. In addition to improved performance, the new versions of the PI Server have also added features for fault-tolerance and ease of management. Come learn the latest best practices for your PI System, including upgrade scenarios for moving to PI Server 2012, hardware and architecture planning, virtualization, redundancy at the PI Server level (PI High Availability), the data collection level (UniInt Failover for interfaces), security, and more. We will also cover best practices for several other components of the PI System, including PI ACE, PI AF, and PI Notifications.