The Software Configuration Management Volume documents the software configuration management (SCM) activities of a project. Because SCM is integrated with the software development process, the intended audience for this volume cannot be limited to a single role or group. The activity Place Products Under SCM is written primarily for SCM personnel, and the remaining activities may involve the project's entire software engineering group. Thus, all individuals on a software project are encouraged to review this volume.
The Software Configuration Management Volume consists of three activities: 2.1 Place Software Products Under Software Configuration Management, 2.2 Dispositioning Software Configuration Management Reports Or Requests, and 2.3 Prepare Software Products For Delivery. Activity 2.1 describes placing an approved software product under SCM, and activity 2.2 covers creating and handling Software Trouble Reports, Software Change Requests, and Requests for Deviation/Waiver. Activity 2.3 covers the SCM processes for software products being prepared for delivery.