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| Create Rollout and Deployment Plan ( 2 : PP : 2 : 2.4 ) ( 2 : PP : 2 : 2.5 ) ( 2 : PP : 2 : 2.6 ) ( 2 : PP : 2 : 2.7 ) Release Manager
Activity: Create Rollout and Deployment Plan
Release Manager
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|  | Participating Roles Responsible: Release Manager Accountable: Release Manager Consult: IPM Officer Informed: Project Manager
### Overview Rollout and deployment of products needs to be planned. In order to fully realize the value captured in a new product release, there are many related activities that must be coordinated and implemented. Training must be provided for sales staff, help desk associates, end-user trainers, field service and maintenance engineers, and operations engineers. Marketing plans, collateral, product launch, and press releases must be prepared. # Entry Criteria User Acceptance Test Readiness Signal Notification that the project is committed to a product release on a given date. Customer Requirements Vision Statement Critical to Quality Factors # Sub-Activities
1 | Gather Release and Deployment Requirements | Gather the requirements for release, rollout, and deployment. Include all training needs such as sales training, help desk or support training, field service and maintenance training, operations training, and end-user trainer training. Include marketing requirements for collateral, product launch, marketing communications and press releases, as well as any trade shows, exhibitions, road shows, and product demos planned post launch.
2 | Analyze Requirements | Analyze the launch, rollout, and deployment requirements into a backlog of tasks. Enter the tasks into Visual Studio Team System for tracking and assignment.
3 | Determine the Resources Required | Identify the personnel, facilities, equipment, and budget required to execute the plan.
4 | Gain Commitments on Resources | Negotiate with the integrated program management office for resource allocation and obtain commitments against the plan.
5 | Identify Risks | Update the risk log with new risks identified against the release, rollout, and deployment plan. Manage risks through the day-to-day risk management activities.
6 | Monitor and Manage Issues | Monitor and manage release, rollout, and deployment issues through the day-to-day issue management activities.
# Exit Criteria
| A plan detailing all the activities required for a successful launch of the product.
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