Software Configuration Management Technology Report.

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Abstract:

This report defines the basic principles of Software Configuration Management SCM and identifies their value in improving software quality. SCM adoption issues are discussed, and guidance is provided for the development of a long-term SCM solution. This report emphasizes the need for organizations to plan for the SCM implementation, to develop a detailed SCM plan, and to define the SCM process before implementing an automated SCM system. Information about SCM products in the marketplace is also included. Finally, future directions of the SCM domain are identified. This report addresses SCM issues that concern Air Force agencies developing embedded software by presenting an overview of SCM technology and by providing references for those who wish to study the subject in more detail. A detailed SCM tutorial is beyond the scope of this document. Information presented concentrates on SCM technology for software engineers responsible for developing and maintaining medium to large-scale software systems. Other DoD organizations should find the majority of the information useful as well.

Author(s):
No Author(s) Identified
Author Organization(s):
SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT CENTER HILL AFB UT
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.
Pagination:
0311

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
STSC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_1.4.2_Health Service Delivery; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_5.5_Direct
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics; Cyber
Communities of Interest:
Cyber
Descriptor(s):
*SOFTWARE ENGINEERING, *CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT, DATA BASES, MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND CONTROL, DATA MANAGEMENT, OPERATING SYSTEMS(COMPUTERS), QUALITY ASSURANCE, COMPUTER PROGRAM VERIFICATION, ADA PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE, COMPUTER PROGRAM RELIABILITY, GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Programming and Software
Keyword(s):
SCM(SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT), SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE
Report Date:
1994 Sep 01
Creation Date:
1997 Jun 11