SYSTEM LIFE CYCLE

1. testing stratigies

1.1. test data

1.2. live data

2. Documentation

2.1. developing elements of technical documentation

2.2. designing and developing elements of user documentation

3. EVALUATION

3.1. using test results to evaluate the solution

3.2. obtaining feedback from users

3.3. idenifying limitations of the sytem

3.4. making improvements  to the system

4. TESTING

4.1. creating data structures and program modules

4.2. improvement that could be needed as a result of testing

5. IMPLEMENTATION

5.1. parallel running

5.2. direct changeover

5.3. phased implementation

5.4. pilot running

6. Information Collection

6.1. questionnaires

6.2. interviews

6.3. observation

6.4. examination of documents

7. ANALYSE

7.1. establishing the inputs, outputs and processing in the existing system

7.2. recording the information about the current system

8. DESIGN

8.1. designing data collection forms and screen layouts

8.2. designing report layouts and screen displays

8.3. designing the required data/file structures and processing

8.4. designing validation routines

8.5. specifying the required hardware and software

9. IDENTIFY

9.1. identifying the user and information requirements

9.2. identifying suitable hardware and software for a new system

9.3. indentifying problems with the current system