The
Cognos Solutions Implementation Methodology (SIM) is
designed to ensure successful and repeatable Cognos
deployments. It provides structured knowledge that assists
Cognos consultants, partners, and customers to efficiently
and successfully implement Cognos solutions.
Cognos developed this methodology to achieve a single
goal – successful deployments, at any level, anywhere
in your organization. |
| Core
values include: |
| • |
Minimizes
risk: using proven practices and the widely accepted
V-Model |
| • |
Scalable,
enterprise-ready: expand your user base from tens to
tens of thousands |
| • |
Comprehensive:
ongoing monitoring and performance tuning |
| • |
Drives customer success: deliver project success from
the initial deployment and beyond |
| Cognos
SIM Toolkit |
| The
Cognos SIM toolkit is an application that organizes
material for a project in a clear and concise fashion
and enables collaboration and customization throughout
a project. |
| Phases
and Deliverables |
| The
Cognos SIM follows five fully defined phases. Each phase
is overseen by a project management function that ensures
consistent and co-coordinated communication and collaboration. |
| |
|
| Analyze |
Define
what the solution needs to accomplish, both in terms
of features and non-functional attributes (performance,
usability, etc.)
Obtain agreement between all parties about these
requirements.
|
| Design |
Define
all solution components and their dependencies
Identify resources
Install a development environment
|
| Build |
Iterative
development cycle based on the V-Model
Multi-environment testing and validation plan on
the methodology
|
| Deploy |
Create
a plan to run and maintain the solution
Establish a support schedule
Migrate solution to production environment
Configure as necessary for a successful deployment
(security, scheduling, and third party applications)
Communicate the deployment to the business user
audience
|
| Operate |
Maintenance checkpoints after roll out to facilitate
a successful use of the system
Back up and data restoration
Managing problems, performing periodic cleanup,
performing fine tuning
Monitoring redeploying systems as necessary
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