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I work in IT support rather than development but I'll try and highlight the differences.
Are they similar? Only in so much as they are frameworks of guidance for their specific areas.
ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library) is a 'best practice' framework for managing the delivery of IT services. I don't believe there is any guidance (someone correct me if I'm wrong) on software development.
MSF (Microsoft Solutions Framework) is a framework for developing software.
PMI (Project Management Institute) have their own set of project methodology practices (cf. Prince2 in the UK).
Was there a specific question you wanted answering?
I work in IT support rather than development but I'll try and highlight the differences.
Are they similar? Only in so much as they are frameworks of guidance for their specific areas.
ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library) is a 'best practice' framework for managing the delivery of IT services. I don't believe there is any guidance (someone correct me if I'm wrong) on software development.
MSF (Microsoft Solutions Framework) is a framework for developing software.
PMI (Project Management Institute) have their own set of project methodology practices (cf. Prince2 in the UK).
Was there a specific question you wanted answering?
If I'm doing research on Systems Analysis and Design, which one would best apply? MSF?
Joined: Jan 01, 2006 Posts: 500 Location: New Jersey
Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 2:48 pm Post subject:
Hello Pboilee,
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If I'm doing research on Systems Analysis and Design, which one would best apply? MSF?
Actually, MSF is a start but it's still very limited and vague. There is an older and more detailed framework called "Systems Development Lifecycle" (SDLC) that probably would be most suited for you. There is also "Product Lifecycle" (PLC), which is fundamentally the same as SDLC. If you're looking for something more modern, that gives a bit more detail than MSF, you can try RUP, for Software.
Truth is that the best frameworks I've seen have always been home grown representations of SDLC/PLC.
Anyhow, I hope this helps.
Best Regards,
Frank _________________ [Edited by Admin to remove link]
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