 | 18 Jul 2006
Updated 28 Nov 2006 This plug-in describes the process of evaluating, recommending, acquiring, installing, configuring, fielding and evolving Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) package solutions.
System requirements
You must have Rational Method Composer V7.1 installed to use this plug-in.
Purpose
The IBM Rational Unified Process for Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Package Delivery plug-in addresses the needs of IBM customers who demand process guidance in their projects in order to evaluate, recommend, acquire, install, configure, field and evolve COTS Package Solutions.
A COTS Package refers to a software product that:
- is supplied by a vendor
- is sold, leased, or licensed to an acquirer
- is used without modification of its code
- may be tailored to be integrated into the acquirer environment
- is supported and evolved by the vendor, who retains the intellectual property rights
For instance, a COTS package can be an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) package, a CRM (Customer Relationship Management package), or other commercial-off-the-shelf software that satisfies the previous definition.
A COTS Package Solution is the integrated assembly of one or more:
- COTS packages or COTS package components
- legacy systems (piece of the systems being replaced)
- reuse libraries and other reuse sources (e.g., freeware, shareware)
- any required custom code (including wrappers and "glue")
- appropriate linkage to the broader organization's architecture with which the solution must interface
- changes to the end-user business processes necessary to match the processes provided in the COTS packages
The plug-in allows various levels of formality depending on the acquiring organization's needs. For instance, it provides the flexibility to decide whether or not to use some elements that are mandatory by law in some industries (for example, Request for Information and Request for Proposal). The plug-in is based on the Evolutionary Process for Integrating COTS-Based Systems (EPIC) methodology developed by CMU-SEI (Carnegie Mellon University - Software Engineering Institute).
RUP Base version: Rational Unified Process V7.0.1
Supported: Yes, by IBM
Copyright and licensing info: Copyright © IBM Corporation, 1987, 2006.
The Rational Method Composer license applies to this plug-in.
Last modified: June 2006, minor release, including the following enhancements and fixes:
- Better access to COTS elements through:
- A dedicated view, in the tree browser, for COTS called 'COTS Package Delivery'
- Reference workflows including COTS elements for all disciplines
- Minor fixes throughout to text and graphics
Download instructions
To download the plug-in and import it into a Rational Method Composer library, follow these instructions:
- Download the file COTS_exported.zip
- Extract the contents of the zip file.
- Start Rational Method Composer.
- Select File > Import to launch the Import Wizard.
- On the Select page in the Wizard, select Method Plug-ins and click Next.
- Uncheck the Use default directory checkbox.
- Browse to the location where you extracted the plug-in and select the directory with the plug-in name, click OK and then Next.
- Check the box next to the plug-in name and click Finish.
- If you do not have a backup copy of your current library it is advisable to make a backup copy before importing the plugin. Click Yes when asked to make a backup copy of your library.
- The plug-in will be imported into your library and you will see it in the Library View.
These instructions are also in the readme file that is included in the zip file download.
Download | Description | Name | Size | Download method |
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| RUP for COTS Package Delivery Plug-in V2.1.1 | COTS_exported.zip | 1.352 KB | HTTP |
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Resources Learn
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To learn more, visit the Rational Method Composer and RUP resource area on developerWorks Rational. You'll find technical documentation, how-to articles, education, downloads, product information, and more.
- For a list of available plug-ins for IBM Rational Method Composer V7.1, visit the RMC 7.1 plug-ins page on developerWorks Rational.
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