Chapter 12: Testing and System Deployment

At some point, the system will be ready for the final phase of implementation, and the team will put the biometric system into operation. In this chapter, we’ll take a look at moving through this phase, and some of the tasks that the team will need to complete. We’ll discuss the different strategies of implementing a system, such as running in parallel, cutover, and the hybrid approach.

You’ll see that testing before full deployment will identify any problems that might adversely affect the current system. We’ll first take a look at how industry conducts rigorous trials, and then we’ll outline some of the testing that should be done within the organization. You’ll also see the value of providing documentation for the users and team members and then, when everything is ready, moving to full deployment.

We’ll also see the importance of including training as part of the transition. We’...