Software Configuration Management Implementation Roadmap

SCM practices are recognised as core functional areas in assisting a project team to identify, control, audit, and report on all configuration items of a project. Consequently they are then better able to control changes to the working environment. Moreira presents a totally unique book, offering a "how-to" guide for SCM implementation for commercial and technology fields. A thoroughly practical approach; this guide includes examples and instruction of SCM tasks. This book has an easy to follow set of tasks that can be customized to assist a SCM professional in implementing SCM in a more efficient and expedient manner while also imparting SCM knowledge. Provides a customisable step-by-step process in implementing SCM Discusses typical SCM activities at project level and includes source control, change control, problem management, etc. Includes a CD containing templates, procedures and other materials to aid understanding and encourage the practical applications of the material discussed throughout Anyone who has to implement SCM in his/her company at every level will need this book and find its practical approach useful

<b>Mario E. Moreira</b> has worked in the SCM field since 1986. He has experience with numerous SCM technologies and processes on a range of platforms in a variety of industries including commercial, government, and financial sectors. He has implemented various SCM technologies on over 75 applications/products which includes establishing global SCM infrastructures. He has experience in several process and quality related areas including SEI CMM. Mario has written many SCM-related articles and has spoken at several international SCM conferences. He has an MA in Mass Communication with an emphasis on communication technologies. Mario also brings years of project management, software quality assurance, requirements management, facilitation, and team building skills and experience.