
This book provides step-by-step guidance on identifying the items of a software system that are subject to change during the system life cycle. It defines the procedures for systematic evaluation, coordination, approval or disapproval, and implementation of all changes to software configuration. The guide also prescribes procedures for administrative tracking and reporting of all software items identified and controlled, and establishes criteria for verifying and validating the software configuration. Special features illustrated guidelines for formats and reporting styles; guidelines for setting up SCM accounting/auditing procedures; and SCM procedures with software development life cycle.
This text investigates the systematic methodologies required to maintain integrity and control over software systems throughout their entire life cycle. Authors Frank S. Patrinostro and Steve J. Ayer provide a structured framework for managing change, ensuring that every modification to a software configuration is evaluated, coordinated, and documented. The book serves as a procedural manual for engineers and managers tasked with the administrative and technical oversight of complex software environments.
What You Will Find
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Experts recognize this work as a foundational reference for establishing formal configuration management processes within software development organizations. Readers frequently note the practical, procedural density of the text, which prioritizes administrative rigor over abstract software theory.
Page Count:
224
Publication Date:
1992-01-01
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill
ISBN-10:
0070026033
ISBN-13:
9780070026032
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