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SDLC: The glue that holds Development & Acquisition together

• Initiation

• Planning & Analysis

• Initiation

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• Planning

• Design

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• Planning

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2

• Design

• Development

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• Execution

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3

• Development

4

• Testing

4

• Monitoring

4

• Testing

5

• Deployment

5

• Closing

• Implementation

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• Maintenance

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• Maintenance

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SDLC: The glue that holds Development & Acquisition together

Initiation

Planning

Design

Develop

Test

Implement

Maintenance

• Key tasks in initiation & planning include: – Begins when an opportunity to add, improve or correct a system is requested. A business need is identified (requires stakeholder involvement) – Feasibility study outlines scope, cost/benefit, functional requirements, Project factors. – Creation of Project Plan that refines initiation phases further identifying specific activities for the project. – Creation of Business Requirements Document – Key areas include Project Overview, Requirements, Roles and Responsibilities, Communication, Management, Budget, Testing, Deliverables.