First Article

A physical CD that contains the approved GM that will be distributed to customers.

Phase: Release

Purpose: Ship software to Customers

Entry Criteria
• GM is approved.
• QA requests SCM/WPSI to co-ordinate for the First Article process.

Activities
• Check the Rimage text.
• Perform Installer testing.
• Test the CD for Viruses.
• Test the CD for block/sectors quality.
• Verify CD structure.
• Verify that all the files are being installed at the proper location.
• Verify that all the files appear with correct extension and icons on respective platforms.
• Check for correct splash screen.
• Perform Acceptance testing.


Exit Criteria
• The above activities are completed.
• First Article approved as identical to GM.

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