Novell IDENTITY MANAGER 3.6.1, Installation Manual

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You need to have the data model that you completed in the analysis and design phases. You should
also have a proposed record matching and data format strategy defined in order to prepare the data
correctly. With the data model and format strategy defined, you can:
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Create production data sets appropriate for loading into the Identity Vault (as identified in the
analysis and design activities). This includes the likely method of loading (either bulk load or
via connectors). The requirement for data that is validated or otherwise formatted is also
identified.
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Identify performance factors and validate these factors against equipment being used and the
overall distributed architecture of the deployment of Identity Manager.
After the data is prepared, proceed to Section 2.5, “Production Pilot,” on page 24 .
2.5 Production Pilot
The purpose of this activity is to begin the migration into a production environment. During this
phase, there might be additional customization that occurs. In this limited introduction, the desired
outcomes of the preceding activities can be confirmed and agreement obtained for the production
rollout. The pilot validates the plan that has been created to this point in the process.
NOTE: This phase might provide the acceptance criteria for the solution and the necessary
milestone en route to full production.
The pilot solution provides live proof of concept and validation for the data model and desired
process outcomes. After the pilot is completed, proceed to
Section 2.6, “Production Rollout
Planning,” on page 24 .
2.6 Production Rollout Planning
This phase is where the production deployment is planned. The plan should:
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Confirm server platforms, software revisions, and service packs
Š Confirm the general environment
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Confirm the design of the Identity Vault in a mixed coexistence
Š Confirm that the business logic is correct
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Confirm that the data synchronization is occurring as planned
Š Plan the legacy process cutover
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Plan a rollback contingency strategy
The plan needs to contain implementation and completion dates for each step in the rollout. Each
stakeholder provides input for these dates and agrees that these dates work for them. This allows
each person involved in the rollout to know when the changes are coming and when they should be
completed.
With the production rollout plan completed, proceed to the Section 2.7, “Production Deployment,”
on page 25 .