Solution Life Cycle

The solution life cycle shown in the following figure depicts the steps in the planning, design, and implementation of an enterprise software solution based on Java Enterprise System. The life cycle is a useful tool for keeping a deployment project on track.

Figure 1–1 Solution Life Cycle

The life cycle consists of ordered phases. Each phase consists of related tasks that result in outputs that are carried forward as inputs to subsequent phases. The tasks within each phase are iterative, requiring thorough analysis and design before generating the outputs for that phase. The early phases can be iterative also. For example, during the deployment design phase, you might discover that the analysis in earlier phases is insufficient and requires more work.

The following sections in this chapter briefly describe each life cycle phase.