A necessary step in both selecting and implementing a package is detailing the technical requirements required to run the application. Identify the hardware/software environment, interfacing systems, operational and backup procedures, and other key technical requirements.
This matrix will help you define the changes you'll have to make to the existing hardware/software environment so that the application package will work properly.
Before deploying your new application to users, you must thoroughly test its installation in the production environment. Document your installation test procedures and verify that the package passed all tests.
Part of the application package evaluation process is to assess the need for third-party vendor support. This simple template profiles third-party vendors who can provide support to your application package.
COTS, customized, and ready to go! Use this checklist to verify deployment-readiness and record issues that have arisen during customization and implementation of your application package.
What is involved in conducting an evaluation test for an application package? Here's a guide for reporting the test requirements, procedures and results.
Know the technical foundation on which you will be setting up your application package -- do a gap assessment of the existing and new technical environment.