Chapter 8. The Linear SDPM Closing Phase

We cannot afford to forget any experiences, even the most painful.

Dag Hammerskjold Secretary of the United Nations

Chapter Learning Objectives

After reading this chapter, you will be able to:

  • Explain the significance of the customer sign-off

  • Structure the acceptance test procedure for meaningful closure

  • Discuss the four deployment strategies

  • Understand the dilemma posed by documentation

  • Know why lessons learned is so important

Once the customer has signed off that the requirements have been satisfactorily met, the Closing Phase begins.

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