Oracle unified method

The Oracle® Unified Method (OUM), first released by Oracle Corporation in 2006, is a standards-based method with roots in the Unified Process (UP). OUM is business-process and use-case driven and includes support for the Unified Modeling Language (UML), though the use of UML is not required. OUM combines these standards with aspects of Oracle's legacy methods and Oracle implementation best practices.

OUM is applicable to any size or type of information technology project. While OUM is a plan-based method – that includes extensive overview material, task and artifact descriptions, and associated templates – the method is intended to be tailored to support the appropriate level of ceremony required for each project. Guidance is provided for identifying the minimum subset of tasks, tailoring the project approach, executing iterative and incremental project planning, and applying Agile techniques. Supplemental guidance provides specific support for Oracle products, tools, and technologies.

The current release of OUM, 5.3.0, provides support for Application Implementation and Software Upgrade projects as well as the complete range of technology projects including Application Integration Architecture (AIA), Business Intelligence (BI) and Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), Enterprise 2.0, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Enterprise Integration, and Custom Software. Detailed techniques and tool guidance is provided, including a supplemental guide related to Oracle Tutor, UPK, and Knowledge Pathways. Upcoming releases will provide expanded support for Oracle's full complement of Enterprise Application suites including product-suite specific material and guidance for tailoring OUM to support various engagement types.

OUM is available for use by Oracle employees, Oracle PartnerNetwork Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Partners, and customers who either participate in the OUM Customer Program or are engaged on projects where Oracle provide services.

Legacy method retirement dates:

Oracle Custom Development Method (CDM), February 2010
Oracle CDM Fast Track, February 2010
Oracle Application Implementation Method (AIM), January 2011
Oracle AIM for Business Flows, January 2011
Oracle's Siebel Results Roadmap, January 2011
Oracle Data Warehouse Method (DWM) Fast Track, May 2011
Oracle's Hyperion Solution Workbench, May 2011
Oracle EasiPath Migration Method (EMM), December 2011
Oracle's Peoplesoft Compass Methodology, May 2012

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