Covers the processes of managing a software application[2] from implementation[1] through testing[3], deployment, support, upgrading and ultimately retirement. Additionally, archiving of data[4] is also considered to be part of lifecycle management.
Defined Terms
1. ↑ implementation.
The structured process of integrating an application into workforce processes. It includes the installation, configuration and data population and testing of an information technology system. Putting in place a collection of components and objects to perform that function they were designed to do.
