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.

A plan detailing all the activities required for a successful launch of the product.