ATI's Practical Software Configuration Management

Summary: This course covers all of the essential concepts of Software Configuration Management including a brief history, explanation of the terms, and review of the various disciplines, paradigms, and models of product development. Other areas covered include a review of version and change control, discussion of manufacturing and product build issues, introduction to metrics and measurement, and a review of the ins and outs of adopting an SCM solution. Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course. Who Should Attend: This course is intended for anyone engaged in software, hardware, or document development as a team member who wants to avoid the common pitfalls of bad or non-existent SCM practices. Benefits of Attendance: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: understand and use good SCM principles and practices to improve productivity and successfully operate in a team development environment. Course Outline: Chapter 1: Introduction to the Seminar Scope and Purpose Audience Topics Why SCM is Important to the Organization Brief History Chapter 2: Basic Concepts of SCM Definitions and General Overview The Heart of the Matter: People, Platform, and Process The Four Disciplines of Product Development Development Paradigms and Models The SCM "Triangle" Ancillary Components to SCM Configuration Items (Artifacts) Chapter 3: Version Control / Change Control Definitions and the Differences Between the Two VC and CC Tools to Accomplish the Task Managing with Tasks, not Files Chapter 4: Manufacturing Definition of "Product Manufacturing" Issues that Directly Impact the Ability to Manufacture Your Product Directory (Build Node) Design Manufacturing Tools Chapter 5: Product Build What does it Mean to "Build" Product General Strategies What to Build Build Tools Chapter 6: Metrics Collection Introduction to the "Devil's Playground" The classic Feedback Control Mechanism Good Metrics and Bad Metrics Chapter 7: Adopting an SCM Solution Opportunity vs. Responsibility Factors Impacting a Successful Transition to SCM SCM Adoption Phases Understanding the Costs and Savings Mitigating the Risk Factors Tuition: Tuition is $1200 per person at one of our scheduled public courses. Onsite pricing is available. Government personnel qualify for reduced rates. Please call us at 410-956-8805 or send an email to ati@ATIcourses.com. Register Now Without Obligation