Release Management Overview and Processes

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What is the role of release management in every software project?

Release management plays a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of a high-quality product to end-users.

What is the main goal of release management?

Release management manages software releases from the development stage to the stage of releasing the software to the users.

Release Management is a process that does not involve any integration of the software.

False (B)

What is the purpose of the 'FREEZE' process in release management?

<p>The FREEZE process is about isolating projects that are ready for production release from other ongoing projects. It involves moving these projects to a dedicated test environment for final preparations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens during the 'RELEASE' phase in release management?

<p>The RELEASE phase signifies the actual deployment of the prepared projects into the production environment. It is usually planned on a specific date, and involves the entire set of projects that have been through the FREEZE process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these options represent the stages involved in a typical RELEASE process?

<p>Planning, Analysis, Design, Build, Test, Deploy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the key aspects that should be considered during the 'Test Deployment' phase?

<p>After deploying a new system, it is important to verify that all aspects are working correctly. Check if the deployment was done in the right location, if the correct version control system is utilized, and if there are any bugs present. It is also critical to assess the system's performance, checking for any issues with speed or crashes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What key elements are considered during 'Release Planning'?

<p>Release planning requires considering critical aspects like the software's systems and how these are grouped, the number of releases planned, the timing of each release, and the extent of overlap between releases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factors are usually taken into account when choosing a Release Deployment Calender?

<p>Choosing a Release Deployment Calender involves avoiding scheduling releases on days with critical financial reporting or important workflows, like the billing system. It's generally considered best practice to select a day with minimal operational activity, such as Sunday night or Tuesday night at 3 am.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main test environments in release management?

<p>Stable, Preproduction, Bugfix (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the 'LABEL' stage in release management?

<p>The LABEL stage refers to the deployment of the software in the STB Test Environment. It signifies the first step towards making the software ready for production release.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What actions are taken during the 'FREEZE' stage of release management?

<p>Once all tests have been completed successfully, the 'FREEZE' stage signifies that the software is ready for the Pre Production Environment. It involves stopping further development changes and ensuring the code is prepared for the next phase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What criteria are considered when deciding to deploy to the PRP environment?

<p>Deployment to PRP requires careful consideration of several criteria. It should only proceed once a test request ID with a 'Ready to PROD' status is assigned, the associated test set is complete, and there are no critical or high-level defects. Another crucial factor is the successful execution of all test cases in the test set, with a minimum of 90% passing, and the presence of the TO_UCCSPROD labels on the coding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The 'RELEASE' stage is the final and most critical stage in the entire release management process.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of release management?

<p>Code Development (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a 'Release Manager'?

<p>The 'Release Manager' oversees the entire release process, coordinating various teams and activities involved in bringing a software product to market. They are responsible for managing environments, building the product, testing it, deploying it, and ensuring smooth release management.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some common tools used in release management?

<p>HP PPM, Pusula Dashboard, IBM Turkuaz, WebDeployer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Release Management is a crucial aspect of any software development process and plays a significant role in ensuring successful and efficient delivery of software products to users.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Release Management

The process of managing software releases from development to deployment, ensuring quality and smooth transitions.

Freeze

The stage where projects are separated from ongoing development and moved to a separate testing environment.

Release

The deployment of multiple 'frozen' projects to the production environment, marking a release of new features.

Change Management

A controlled process of making changes to a system, typically involving freezing, testing, and deployment.

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Post-Deployment Verification

Validating if the deployed software functions correctly and meets expectations.

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Deployment Folder Check

Deployment to the correct folder structure and location.

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Version Control Check

Verifying the correct version control system (Clearcase or SVN) is used for deployment.

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Code Change Validation

Confirming that all code updates are deployed and test for any bugs.

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Application Validation

Ensuring that the application functions correctly after unit tests, with a focus on performance.

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Performance Monitoring

Assessing for performance issues like slowness or crashes.

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Release Planning - Systems Identification

Identifying the systems involved in a release, potentially grouping them for coordinated deployment.

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Release Planning - Release Count

Determining the number of release cycles planned for a specific period.

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Release Planning - Release Dates

Establishing the timeframe for each software release.

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Release Planning - Overlap Management

Planning for potential overlap between consecutive releases.

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Release Plan

A roadmap outlining the contents and schedule of upcoming software releases.

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Roll-out Planning

Planning the gradual rollout of a release, taking into account geographical location, business units, and customers.

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Site Survey/Audit

Conducting site surveys or audits to prepare for a release.

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Resource Procurement

Gathering quotes for any needed hardware, software, or installation services.

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Quality Plan

Establishing quality control measures for the release.

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Back-out Plans

Creating contingency plans for reversing a release in case of issues.

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Acceptance Criteria

Defining the criteria for successful acceptance of a release.

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Release Calendar

A schedule specifying the timing of releases, considering factors like workflow executions, financial reporting, and traditional working days.

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Stable Test Environment

A stable testing environment used after development is complete, where projects and code changes are deployed for testing.

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Preproduction Environment

A testing environment used before production deployment, where all frozen code is tested.

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Bugfix Environment

A testing environment dedicated to testing high and critical issues before a release date, often used for bug fixes.

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LABEL: STB Test Environment Deployment

The stage where all tests are successfully completed, code is ready for the Pre Production environment.

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FREEZE: STB Test Environment Deployment

The state where code is ready for deployment to the Pre Production environment, assuming all tests are successful.

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RELEASE: STB Test Environment Deployment

The point when code is ready for production deployment, assuming all Pre Production tests are successful.

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Deployment Criteria to PRP

Criteria for deploying code to the Pre Production environment.

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Test Request ID with "Ready to PROD" Status

A test request with a status indicating readiness for production deployment.

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Test Set

A set of tests associated with a specific Test Request ID.

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No Critical/High Test Defect

Absence of critical or high-priority test defects associated with a Test Request ID.

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All Test Cases Run

All test cases within a Test Set must be executed.

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Min 90% Test Cases Passed

Minimum 90% of test cases within a Test Set must pass successfully.

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TO_UCCSPROD labels on the coding

Labels applied to code, indicating readiness for deployment to production.

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Release Management Checklist

A checklist of tasks to be completed for a release.

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Study Notes

Release Management Overview

  • Release management is crucial for every software project, focusing on delivering high-quality products to end-users.
  • It manages software releases from development to deployment.
  • Release management controls the release of software and hardware changes.

Freeze & Release Process

  • Freeze: Projects destined for production in the next release are separated from other projects and deployed to a separate test environment.
  • Release: Production deployment of all frozen projects on a specific date.

Test Management Process

  • The process involves various stages of testing, including Smoke Tests, Functional Integration Tests, Regression Tests, and Production tests.
  • Various teams are involved in these different stages (Analysis, Development, Test, Operations).
  • Each stage aims to ensure the quality of the software releases.
  • The stages shown include testing, deployment, and final release/deployment.

Test Deployment Checklist

  • Deployment to the correct folder.
  • Using version control systems (e.g., Clearcase, SVN).
  • Testing for any bugs introduced by the deployment.
  • Checking for performance issues after the deployment (e.g., slowdowns, crashes).

Release Planning Considerations

  • Identifying software systems and their relationships.
  • Determining the release frequency/count.
  • Planning optimal release dates & times.
  • Planning for overlap between releases.

Release Plan Details

  • Defined release content and schedule.
  • Phased roll-outs considering geographical locations, departments, and customers.
  • Site surveys/audits and customer communications.
  • Obtaining quotes for new hardware/software/installation services.
  • Setting up quality control plans for software.
  • Implementing backup plans for potential issues.
  • Establishing acceptance criteria.

Release Calendar & Schedule

  • The release calendar should ideally coordinate with important execution flows.
  • Avoiding overlaps with significant daily processes like financial reporting.
  • Release activities may need to occur outside of typical business hours (e.g., Sunday night / Tuesday night).

Test Environments

  • Stable: Deployment after development is finished to a test environment for code changes to be tested.
  • Pre-production: All frozen code tested before production deployment.
  • Bugfix: PRP test environment is used for critical defects before planned release dates.

Deployment Criteria for PRP

  • Test Request ID status needs to be "Ready to PROD".
  • Associated Test Set needs all necessary criteria met.
  • No high-priority defects reported for the Test Set.
  • At least %90 test cases must pass successfully.
  • Proper labeling of the code for the production environment.

PRP Deployment Phases

  • Stages in PRP Deployment, and the completion status of each stage.

Release Management Steps

  • Planning - Analysis - Design - Build - Test - Deploy - Release Management.

Release Manager Responsibilities

  • Managing the release process.
  • Managing software environments.
  • Managing software deployment strategies.
  • Managing configuration management tools.
  • Managing change management tools.

Release Management Tools

  • Specific software and tools used in release management (e.g. PPM, ALM, Dashboard, Pusula, IBM Turkuaz, WebDeployer).

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