Software Life Cycle Management Standards

The book Software Life Cycle Management Standards serves as an informative guide to the ISO/IEC 19770 Standard, detailing its relevance throughout the software lifecycle. It addresses the needs of various stakeholders, including software publishers, third-party resellers, and enterprise software consumers. By providing insights into best practices, the book aims to enhance software management processes, leading to both financial savings and improved customer satisfaction.

In Software Life Cycle Management Standards, David Wright utilizes his extensive experience to illustrate how the ISO/IEC 19770 Standard applies not only to software asset management but also to the broader software lifecycle. The guide emphasizes the importance of managing software deployments, versions, patches, and usage, while aligning these factors with entitlements. This approach alleviates the challenges associated with the periodic 'true-up' events, fostering a continuous evaluation of the 'true value' of software investments.

The book is structured into five parts, three of which are still under development, and it introduces essential concepts such as SWID (software identification) tags and SWEID (software licensing entitlement) tags. By detailing each component of the ISO/IEC 19770 Standard, Software Life Cycle Management Standards equips readers with practical examples, clear diagrams, and engaging anecdotes, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in improving their software management practices.