The InCase Solutions Implementation Methodology (SIM) is designed to ensure successful and repeatable IBM Cognos deployments. It is a step-by-step guide used by InCase Professional Services, partners, and customers around the globe to efficiently and successfully implement IBM Cognos solutions.

InCase Professional Services developed this methodology to achieve a single goal – successful deployments, at any level, anywhere in your organization.

The IBM Cognos SIM follows five fully defined phases. Each phase is overseen by a project management function that ensures consistent and coordinated communication and collaboration.

Analyze

Define what the solution needs to accomplish, both in terms of features and non-functional attributes (performance, usability, etc.) Obtain agreement between all parties about these requirements

Design

Define all solution components and their dependencies Identify resources
Install a development environment

Build

Iterative development cycle based on the V-Model Multi-environment testing and validation plan on the methodology

Deploy

Create a plan to run and maintain the solution Establish a support schedule
Migrate solution to production environment Configure as necessary for a successful deployment (security, scheduling, and third party applications) Communicate the deployment to the business user audience

Operate

Maintenance checkpoints after roll out to facilitate a successful use of the system Back up and data restoration Managing problems, performing periodic cleanup, performing fine tuning Monitoring redeploying systems as necessary