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Description / Abstract:
This International Standard establishes a common framework of
process descriptions for describing the life cycle of systems
created by humans. It defines a set of processes and associated
terminology from an engineering viewpoint. These processes can be
applied at any level in the hierarchy of a system's structure.
Selected sets of these processes can be applied throughout the life
cycle for managing and performing the stages of a system's life
cycle. This is accomplished through the involvement of all
stakeholders, with the ultimate goal of achieving customer
satisfaction.
This International Standard also provides processes that support
the definition, control and improvement of the system life cycle
processes used within an organization or a project. Organizations
and projects can use these processes when acquiring and supplying
systems.
This International Standard concerns those systems that are
man-made and may be configured with one or more of the following
system elements: hardware, software, data, humans, processes (e.g.,
processes for providing service to users), procedures (e.g.,
operator instructions), facilities, materials and naturally
occurring entities.
When a system element is software, the software life cycle
processes in ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207:2015 may be used to implement that
system element. The two standards are harmonized for concurrent use
on a single project or in a single organization.
Purpose
The purpose of this International Standard is to provide a
defined set of processes to facilitate communication among
acquirers, suppliers and other stakeholders in the life cycle of a
system.
This International Standard applies to organizations in their
roles as both acquirers and suppliers. It can be used by a single
organization in a self-imposed mode or in a multi-party situation.
Parties can be from the same organization or from different
organizations and the situation can range from an informal
agreement to a formal contract.
The processes in this International Standard can be used as a
basis for establishing business environments. E.g., methods,
procedures, techniques, tools and trained personnel. Annex A
provides normative direction regarding the tailoring of these
system life cycle processes.