N4PIC Configuration Tool

The Configuration Challenge

Complex Ecosystem: Navis A4/N4 upgrades involve hundreds of configurations across N4/A4, XPS, and Database layers — all of which must align perfectly post-upgrade.

Time-Consuming Manual Steps: Each environment (Test, Staging, Production) requires repetitive configuration, verification, and validation — increasing testing cycles and operational delays.

Error-Prone Processes: Manual configuration increases the risk of missing settings, data mismatches, or inconsistent parameters across clusters.

High Downtime Risk: In a 24×7 operational environment, configuration delays directly affect terminal productivity and go-live schedules.

The Smarter Way – N4PIC

N4PIC is an intelligent configuration automation tool purpose-built for Navis A4/N4 environments. It executes post-upgrade configuration tasks automatically, ensuring accuracy, speed, and consistency across multiple N4 clusters — all from a single, Excel-driven control sheet.

How N4PIC Helps

Automates Post-Upgrade Tasks: Executes all post-upgrade configurations automatically across N4, Database, and XPS. Handles repetitive and critical setup steps without manual input. Reduces upgrade validation time from days to hours.
Excel-Driven Configuration Control: Fully controlled through an Excel sheet — no coding required. Define once and deploy across multiple N4 clusters. Run selective configuration tasks as per environment needs.
Multi-Threaded & Scalable: Executes multiple configuration tasks in parallel for faster completion. Can handle any number of N4 clusters or environments simultaneously.
Smart Error Handling: Automatically skips non-critical errors and continues execution. Option to stop on critical errors for manual intervention. Generates detailed execution reports for traceability and audits.

Task Types Handled

N4/A4 Configuration Automation
File Manipulation & Management
Database Operations
XPS Configuration
Problem Solutions & Groovy Extensions (for A4 customers)

Built for Reliability

Based on Java and Selenium test frameworks for robust automation.
Designed to work seamlessly across all Navis A4/N4 environments.
Delivers repeatable, error-free configuration management every time.

Key Benefits

Reduced Downtime – Complete configurations faster after each upgrade.
Consistent Environments – Eliminate human errors and mismatched setups.
Scalable Execution – Automate across multiple N4 clusters at once.

Fully Traceable – Get detailed reports of every configuration change.
No Coding Needed – Simple Excel-driven interface for all automation steps.

Implementation Process

Configuration Definition: Define environment and parameters in Excel.
Execution Setup: Map task types and select clusters.
Automated Execution: Run unattended or supervised.

Monitoring & Error Handling: Review progress, skip or stop as needed.
Reporting: Export detailed logs and audit reports.

Empowering Faster, Safer Upgrades

With N4PIC, terminals can perform upgrades and patch releases confidently — minimizing downtime and human error while achieving predictable, consistent results across all clusters.