SCM needs

• Specific
  • Build NMS wide system products
  • Release software independently of the system releases
• Generic concerns
  • Instructions: "sufficient", and "open"
  • Continuous development (replication)
  • Documentation
  • Deliveries
  • Maintenance

Testing needs:

• Labels also in platform components
• Build management (open tracking)
• Release notes (summaries, not replacement)

Delivery needs and concerns

• Installation instructions
• Information flow back from installations
• Patch releases (change notes), and consolidated builds
• Change propagation, upgrade procedures
• On-line delivery?