Software Change, Configuration, and Release Management

Day 1: Fundamentals and Configuration Activities (8 hours)
Introduction to Software Control Management (SCM) (1 hour)

• Importance of SCM in software projects
• Overview of SCM processes and benefits

Configuration Planning (2 hours)

• Developing a configuration management plan
• Identifying configuration items
• Establishing baselines

Change Control and Management (2 hours)

• Change control process and procedures
• Tools for managing changes
• Impact analysis and risk assessment

System Building (2 hours)

• Automated build processes
• Continuous integration and deployment
• Managing build environments

Review and Q&A (1 hour)

• Recap of key points
• Open floor for questions and discussion

Day 2: Version and Release Management (8 hours)
Version Control (2 hours)

• Version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN)
• Branching and merging strategies
• Managing version histories

Release Management (2 hours)

• Planning and scheduling releases
• Release documentation and communication
• Coordinating with stakeholders

Best Practices in SCM (2 hours)

• SCM best practices and standards
• Case studies and real-world examples
• Common pitfalls and how to avoid them

Practical Exercises and Hands-On Practice (2 hours)

• Configuration planning exercise
• Change control simulation
• System building and version control practice

Final Review and Q&A (1 hour)

• Recap of key points
• Open floor for questions and discussion