Conclusion

During Transition, the fourth and last of the RUP lifecycle phases, you ensured that the software addresses the needs of its users and can be successfully deployed in the target environment. You met the following objectives:

• You performed one or more beta tests of the new system with a small set of actual users and fine- tuned it as necessary.

• You trained users and maintainers to make them self-reliant.

• You prepared the site for deployment, converted operational databases, and took other measures required to operate the new system successfully.

• You launched the system with attention to packaging and production; rollout to marketing, distribution, and sales forces; and field personnel training. This is specifically a focus for commercial products.

• You achieved stakeholder concurrence that deployment baselines are complete and consistent with the evaluation criteria of the vision.

• You analyzed and used lessons learned to improve future project performance.