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System Implementation

The Routes system implementation plan includes four stages:

Stage 1 - Initiating the implementation project
Stage 2 - Installing the system
Stage 3 - Expanding the system
Stage 4 - Completing and accepting the project

Stage 1 - Initiating the implementation project

The release initial analysis which assesses hardware, software and human resources requirements
Creating project deployment teams

The release initial analysis which assesses hardware, software and human resources requirements

This stage serves to determine if the beneficiary has the hardware and software infrastructure required to support Routes installation. In case the beneficiary's infrastructure does not comply with deployment conditions, a report will indicate the infrastructure changes suggested to make it meet system install requirements. Possible upgrades of certain infrastructure items may be determined, in order to maximize its potential to the full. This stage also covers an estimate of the number of future users logging in.

Creating project deployment teams

Routes deployment is based on the two teams assembled: a Red Point team and a beneficiary team. The Red Point team will be made up of:

a project manager;
systems analysts;
programmers;
testers;
training instructors.

The members of the beneficiary team will be:

a project manager;
key users;
network administrator;
the Routes system administrator.

The teams will be assembled as agreed between the two parties. Team formation may vary during deployment, as agreed by the two parties. The number of persons making up the two teams will also depend on the scope of the deployment project.

The table below details the tasks associated with each role identified above as a part of the two teams:

Role	Team	Description
Project Manager	The Red Point	coordinates the entire deployment process helps to identify deployment activities drafts the deployment plan communicates his/her client counterpart writes reports on deployment progress
System Analyst	The Red Point	discusses with the team members of the beneficiary to assess their needs singles out specific aspects of the client company creates reports derived from discussions with members of the client team compiles specifications for the new requirements and/or specific features encountered or required by the client discusses with the client on how to address the requested features
Programmer	The Red Point	develops new features identified following the analysis installs and configures the applications required to install Routes installs the Routes system configures Routes runs minimum post-install system checks loads and imports data from other applications existing on client premises
Tester	The Red Point	drafts test scenarios for the deployed system checks the features of the deployed system runs performance checks on the system prepares the minimum batch of default data for the system of the client writes reports on test progress
Training instructor	The Red Point	trains Routes users outlines work scenarios sets up assessment schemes for user expertise assesses user knowledge (as per client request)
Project Manager	Beneficiary	coordinates the project for the client contact person
Key users	Beneficiary	Routes system user
Routes system administrator	Beneficiary	Routes system user, handles system management creates system users, assigns them rights and roles
Network administrator	Beneficiary	helps to solve hardware and software issues that may occur during deployment

Stage 2 - Installing the system

The Routes system is installed on client premises during this stage. The system is installed with an uncustomized, basic configuration. The install stage is staggered across 2 steps: installing the Routes server and the Routes client applications. To install the client applications, a list of users is compiled, as shown below:

User	Position	Client computer configuration	Rights
Popescu Ion	-	AMD Athlon XP 2200+, 1.80 GHz, 512 GB of RAM	Geography - read Passenger Trains - read/write; drafting reports Freight Trains - no rights assigned
Vasilescu Mihai	Head of Dept.	AMD Athlon XP 2200+, 1.80 GHz, 256 GB of RAM	Geography - read/write, reports Passenger Trains - read/write; reports Freight Trains - read/write, reports

At this time, user-specific rights in the system are also determined. The Routes system administrator and The Red Point team enters this data into the system by using administration modules.

After install operations are completed, the training session is scheduled. This session will include all users (or some of them) in the previous table. By client demand, users can be assessed after the training course ends.

Stage 3 - Expanding the system

This is the main stage in the deployment plan. The system is analyzed for customization. New features requested by the beneficiary are outlined and programmed. The software systems existing on client premises are also analyzed to assess potential data import options. This analysis will also serve to establish the members of the project teams.

After analyzing new the features suggested, steps are taken to develop them. Depending on the provisions made in the plan, the system may be upgraded and new training sessions may be scheduled to cover new system functionalities during the development process.

Stage 4 - Completing and accepting the project

This is the stage when the following events are scheduled:

final install operations - the last system upgrades (the Routes server and Routes client apps) are installed;
system tests - all system features are checked by The Red Point team. The test program includes: feature tests, performance tests, compliance tests;
holding a final training session;
system acceptance by the client;
the warranty period commences (in case this period has been defined in the contract).