The Transition phase has the following objectives:
Beta test to validate that user expectations are met. This typically requires some tuning activities such as bug fixing and making enhancements for performance and usability.
Train users and maintainers to achieve user self-reliability. These activities ensure that the adopting organization(s) are qualified to use the system and have moved any necessary data from earlier systems or taken any other measures required to operate the new system successfully.
Prepare deployment site and convert operational databases. To get the new system up and running, you may have to purchase new hardware, add space for new hardware, or convert data from earlier systems to the new system.
Prepare for launch-packaging, production, and marketing rollout; release to distribution and sales forces; field personnel training. Especially when developing a commercial product, these activities should take place to ensure a successful launch.
Achieve stakeholder concurrence that deployment baselines are complete and consistent with the evaluation criteria of the vision.
Improve future project performance through lessons learned. This includes documenting lessons learned and improving the process and tool environment.
