Package the product for distribution. It is impossible to be prescriptive about packaging. The type of packaging will vary depending on the product and the domain. It may require a physical box or it may be as simple as a zip file for electronic distribution. You must decide what represents the appropriate packaging for your product.
Entry Criteria
The build for packaging and release.
Sub-Activities
1
Decide Appropriate Packaging
Based on the business, the problem domain, the distribution channel, and the ultimate consumer requirements, decide on the appropriate packaging mechanism for the product.
2
Package Product
Package the product according to the agreed upon format.
There may be manufacturing steps involved such as DVD replication.
3
Verify Correct Packaging
Test the packaged product to show that it is packaged correctly and can be unpackaged in fully working order.
4
Release the Product
Release the packaged product for rollout and deployment.
Exit Criteria
The complete product packaged as agreed and ready for release, rollout and deployment.
Program Management
