Software configurationmanagement

(SCM)

Definition – SCM:

• The organization of the component of a software system• They fit together in a working order .

Why SCM important

• To facilitate the ability to communicate status of doc and code changes.

• To provide maintenance support • To eliminate

a) Confusion b) Double maintenancec) Shared data pbm d) Update pbm

SCM Principle PyramidCI

tools

measures

SCM

processes

SCM

plan

Understanding

SCM PRINCIPLES:• Understanding of SCM.• SCM Plans and polices.• SCM process.• Metrics • Tools for SCM• SCM configuration Items

Understanding of SCM

• It is Critical to org.

• Executive and mgt both benefits & cost of SCM

• s/w developers basis of SCM

understand

understand

SCM Plans and polices:

• Lead to successful SCM implementation• Policy --- clear one• Lead to find req., of resources and

money.

SCM process:• SCM process are documented for all

users to recognize.

SCM METRICS: • Used to show conformance to policy &

product plans

• Used to show where the org is along the path to reap(collect) the benefits of SCM

SCM TOOLS: • Used to implement SCM

SCM Configuration Items

• Used to represent internal & external project deliverables

• Final result of all the work done to implement SCM

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