aim for oracle implementation

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AIM methodology for Oracle eBusiness Suite

Overview of AIM (Applications Implementation Method)• Where Used - New implementations & re-implementations of Oracle’s E-

Business Suite• Defining Characteristics:

– Developed exclusively for Oracle Applications– Core & Optional tasks provide flexibility– Projects are generally Time and Materials (Build to Suit)

• Related Pre-Packaged Solutions - FastForward/FastForwardRPM/FastForward Flows– Projects generally Fixed Time/Fixed Scope/Fixed Cost (RPM’s only)

• Related Advantage Offerings - AIM Advantage

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Overview of AIM (Applications Implementation Method) contd.

• Where Used - New implementations & re-implementations of Oracle’s E-Business Suite

• Defining Characteristics:– Developed exclusively for Oracle Applications– Core & Optional tasks provide flexibility– Projects are generally Time and Materials (Build to

Suit)

• Base Approach – Iterative Conference Room Pilots using Information Engineering Approach for Extension Development

• Related Pre-Packaged Solutions – Business Flow Accelerator Service Offerings

• Related Advantage Offerings - N/A

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Methods – What are They?

• Road map for getting something done• so we don’t miss something important• so we don’t dwell on something that is unimportant• so we don’t reinvent the wheel• Common language/process of communication• Common place to identify and document forward progress and

decisions• A proven approach that can be consistently repeated• Representative of best practices

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Benefits of Using a Method

• Well defined work plans• Reduced learning curve• Pre-defined guidelines, standards, and deliverable templates• Higher quality results• Path to success• Reduced risk• Better communication• Projects delivered on time and on budget

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Method Concepts: Task

A task is a unit of work that results in output of a single deliverable or revision of an existing deliverable.

Tasks may have one or more outcomes/outputs:• Setup of an application• Creation or update of a document• Execution of an activity

(i.e Test Plan)

Two types of Tasks:• Core• Optional

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Definition OperationsAnalysis

SolutionDesign

Build ProductionTransition

TasksTasks

Method Concepts: Phase

Phases are a grouping of tasks that lead to a major project deliverable or milestone

• Phases cut vertically throughproject activities

• Are natural points to establish milestones for progress checkpoint

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Definition OperationsAnalysis

SolutionDesign

Build ProductionTransition

Phases

Method Concepts: Process

• A process is a grouping of tasks within a method based on common functions or disciplines which lead to one or more key deliverables

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Definition OperationsAnalysis

SolutionDesign

Build ProductionTransition

Processes

Method Concepts: Approach

1. An Approach is a variation or subset of a method, packaged in order to efficiently support the delivery of a service or solution.Examples:

• Classic/Foundation Approach (can be tailored/ build to suit)• Pre-packaged Approach (e.g., pre-defined Solutions such as

FastForward)

2. An Approach also refers to the project management techniques/ concepts embodied in a method.Examples:

• Traditional Information Engineering (IE)/(Structured Waterfall)• Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM)

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AIM for Business Flows – Top Level Flow

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Determine ExceptionDispositions

Update Flows

Update Procedures

Update Setups

Update Test Script

Prepare CRP 3.0Environment

Conduct CRP 3.0

Identify Exceptions

Determine ExceptionDispositions

Update Flows

Update Procedures

Update Setups

Update Test Script

Prepare CRP 2.0Environment

Conduct CRP 2.0

Identify Exceptions

Definition Build ProductionTransitionElaboration

Project Planning

ConductCRP 1.1

(Familiarization)

ConductCRP 1.2

(Mapping)

Identify Exceptions

ConductBusiness

Architecture Workshops

DesignExtensions

PrepareCustom

Test Scripts

Create and test Custom

Extensions

PrepareProduction

Environment

Convert and Verify Data

BeginProduction

MaintainSystem

ProposeFuture

Direction

Perform SystemsIntegration

Test

PerformAcceptance

Test

Classic Phases

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Business Requirements Definition

Existing Systems Examination

Technical Architecture

Database Design and Build

Module Design and Build

Data Conversion

Documentation

Testing

Training

Transition

Post-System Support

Analysis Build Production

AIM Business Flow

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Common AIM documentation• Conversion standard documentation

• Testing standard documentation

• Customization standard documentation

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CV.010 – Conversion Requirements and Strategy

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• Conversion Scope• Resources, skills and tools required• Conversion approach• Conversion process flows• Data cleanup and testing strategies• Acceptance criteria• Issue Tracking and Versioning procedures• Change and Quality management• Also review CV.020 for Conversion Standards

Microsoft Word Document

Sample CV.10

CV.040 – Conversion Data Mapping

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• Assumptions specific to a conversion• Data Volumes• Entities to be converted and their pre-

requisites• Map external data to Oracle Applications

tables / APIs• Extract File Layout• Data Cleanup Issues

Microsoft Word Document

Sample CV.40

CV.060 – Conversion Program Design

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• Processing Rules• Translation Rules• Filter Rules• Foreign Key Rules• Derivation Rules• Default Values• Validation Logic• Conversion Modules Listing

Microsoft Word Document

Sample CV.60

CV.070, CV.090 – Conversion Test Plans, Test Results

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• Check list for the tester• Should explain the testing process in detail• All data elements which are important for

business testing should be tested• Unit Test – Test if all the data in the extract

has loaded• Object Test – Verify if a transaction can be

executed with the loaded data Microsoft Word Document

Sample CV.70

CV.080 – Conversion Programs

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• Actual Conversion Code• No document associated with this AIM

process

CV.120 – Conversion Programs Installation

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• Pre-Installation Steps• Installation Steps• Verification• Make sure that Uninstall steps and uninstall

verification steps are provided

Microsoft Word Document

Sample CV.120

CV.130 – Convert and Verify Data

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• Conversion Execution and Verification Log

• Prepared by the onsite team during go-live

Microsoft Word Document

Sample CV.130

Most common AIM Documents (Customizations)

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• MD.030, MD.040 – Define Design and Build Standards

• MD.050 – Application Extensions Functional Design

• MD.070 – Application Extensions Technical Design

• MD.110 – Create Application Extension Modules• MD.120 – Installation Procedures• TE.020, TE.030 – Unit Test/Link Test Script• TE.040 – System Test Script• TE.070, TE.080 – Unit / Link Test Results

MD.030, MD.040 – Define Design and Build Standards

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• MD.030 defines design standards for– Design documents– Forms– Reports– Database Design– Naming

• MD.040 defines coding standards for– File Headers– Forms– Reports– SQL– PL/SQL– Installation Routines

Rich Text Format

Rich Text Format

Sample MD.30

Sample MD.40

MD.050 – Application Extensions Functional Design

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• A good MD.050 document should define– Assumptions– Functional flow– Features– Illustrate all the Business Scenarios– List User Procedures– Functional Setups required for implementing the

extension

Microsoft Word Document

Sample MD.50

MD.070 – Application Extensions Technical Design

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• Form Logic– Navigation, Block Relationships, Table Usage, Field

Summary• Program Logic

– Arguments, Outputs, Pseudo Code, Data Sources, Validation Logic, SQL statements, Performance considerations

• Integration Issues• Database Design

– Table changes, DFFs, ValueSets, new database objects• Installation Requirements• Design, Coding and Testing requirements

Microsoft Word Document

Sample MD.70

MD.110 – Create Application Extension Modules

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• Actual Application Extension Code• No document associated with this AIM

process

MD.120 – Installation Procedures

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• Pre-Installation Steps• Installation Steps• Verification• Make sure that Uninstall steps and uninstall

verification steps are provided

Microsoft Word Document

Sample MD.120

TE.020, TE.030 – Unit / Link Test Script

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• Checklist of items to be checked in the deliverable

• Detailed instructions on how to test the object• Defect Log

Microsoft Word Document

Sample TE.20

TE.040 – System Test Script

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• Defines the difference scenarios (flows) to be tested

• Defines Navigation Path, Actions, Data Required and Expected Results

Microsoft Word Document

Sample TE.40

TE.070, TE.080 – Unit / Link Test Results

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• Document test plans with test results / observations

• Make sure the observations are detailed

Microsoft Word Document

Sample TE.70

Ensuring Delivery Quality(Its your responsibility !! Not the SQAs !!)

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Check if version numbers have been updated when a document is modified

Author, Creation Date, Last Updated, Document Reference and Version are filled in correctly

Verify document versions are updated with each update Maintain Change History Verify Index page Maintain Open / Closed Issues at the end of the document Verify if the document can support itself Peer Review Documents Track Changes, if possible Spill Cheek (Spell Check)

AIM Processes

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