The Measurement and Analysis process area involves the following: Specifying the objectives of measurement and analysis such that they are aligned with identified information needs and objectives Specifying the measures, analysis techniques, and mechanism for data ...
Measurement, or the need for it, is pervasive in software and systems engineering. Yet an understanding of how to best use measurement has remained alltoo uncommon, as has straightforward guidance from the experts. Even experts have difficulty following the somet ...
One of the greatest challenges in projects is the need to comply with certain rules and regulations, both internal and external to the organization executing them. Traditionally, compliance is documented as requirements (typically non-functional) during the project plan ...
Inspection in software engineering, refers to peer review of any work product by trained individuals who look for defects using a well defined process. An inspection might also be referred to as a Fagan inspection after Michael Fagan, the creator of a very popular software inspection proce ...
“You've been selected for an audit.” are not the words most project managers want to hear. Their fears are understandable. An audit means scrutiny. Coordination and time is required when the project manager's plate is often already full. There are concerns about the outcome and its eff ...
To ensure software will function as intended and is free of vulnerabilities (aka software assurance), software engineers must consider security early in the lifecycle, when the system is being designed and architected. Recent research on vulnerabilities supports this claim: Nearly half the ...
The Process and Product Quality Assurance process area involves the following: Objectively evaluating performed processes, work products, and services against the applicable process descriptions, standards, and procedures Identifying and documenting noncompliance i ...
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In a nutshell configuration management involves the detailed updating and recording of information that describes an enterprise’s software and hardware. It covers both device configuration management and the whole set of processes related to network operations and support. Some the actio ...
Successfully Implement High-Value Configuration Management Processes in Any Development Environment As IT systems have grown increasingly complex and mission-critical, effective configuration management (CM) has become critical to an organization’s success. Using CM best prac ...