State of Play 2002

Managing Standards for system/software applications acknowledges that ISO/IEC 12207 and ISO/IEC 15288 is the best standard to define the total scope of the processes necessary to manage and control large systems containing software intensive components.

ISO/IEC 12207 and 15288 will emerge as the world standard framework for the processes during the system life cycle necessary to manage and control large and complex systems. However, its implementation can be by various existing or cancelled standards or standardized methods of working.

As I have normally used the MIL-STDs on former projects, I would therefore recommend MIL-STD-498/499B as the best starting point for implementation of the enabling system for the development of systems and comprising software (MIL-STD-498 is mature and has guidebooks freely available). Use of other references such as EIA 632, IEEE 1220, etc., is recommended as defined in the “Technical management – a pragmatic approach”. Other disciplines i.e., safety, security, have implementation instructions available. However, MIL-STD-498/499B requires involved tailoring by the purchaser (acquirer) and developer/subcontractor(s).

In addition, "CMM for software" a SEI initiative can be used to produce the necessary suite of "Program/project standards" documents which can be tailored to the specific system/software application.

Most of these process documentation can be standardized generically, and restrictions/clarifications determined for specific projects contractually agreed in a SOW/CDRL. The software development environment (tools, development methods, etc.) can be chosen to meet the required capabilities.

These "Program/project standards" need to be established, understood, and personnel trained early in a project development life cycle to enable sensible planning and estimates to be prepared.

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A suite of these standards is in preparation - see Program/Project Standards.

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