The «UAT base» in the context of the IFS implementation methodology refers to the formal foundation and criteria used for User Acceptance Testing (UAT) before the solution goes live. In IFS projects, UAT is structured within the broader implementation phases, particularly during the Establish Solution and Implement Solution phases. The UAT base involves the following key elements:
- Definition: The UAT base is the set of solution scenarios, business processes, test scripts, data sets, and security profiles that have been confirmed and documented as meeting the customer’s requirements during earlier project stages. It acts as the agreed reference against which the customer validates that the delivered solution fulfills the intended business needs.
UAT Basics in IFS Implementation
- The UAT base includes:
- Verified end-to-end business scenarios and processes.
- Test scripts and acceptance criteria were established and approved in the Solution Acceptance Test (SAT).
- Real or representative migrated data as used in the SAT environment.
- Defined user roles and security settings as they will exist in production.
- UAT is executed by expert users or core users, using SAT test scripts, in a dedicated environment that mimics the final production set-up.
IFS Methodology Context
- The UAT base is established as part of the SAT at the end of the Establish Solution phase.
- The results of UAT (Operational Readiness Test in IFS terminology) are used to validate business readiness and provide final approval before go-live.
- Any deviations, test failures, or required fixes during UAT are fed back for resolution prior to system deployment.
Key Deliverables and Purpose
- Confirm that the implemented solution aligns with the agreed-upon business requirements.
- Validate that integrations, customizations, roles, data migration, and process workflows behave as expected.
- Ensure end users are trained and ready to operate the solution confidently post go-live.
The UAT base represents the official starting point for customer validation activities, ensuring a controlled and traceable acceptance process as required by IFS implementation standards.