BS ISO/IEC 12207:1995

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Application of this International Standard
5 Primary life cycle processes
    5.1 Acquisition process
    5.2 Supply process
    5.3 Development process
    5.4 Operation process
    5.5 Maintenance process
6 Supporting the life cycle processes
    6.1 Documentation process
    6.2 Configuration management process
    6.3 Quality assurance process
    6.4 Verification process
    6.5 Validation process
    6.6 Joint review process
    6.7 Audit process
    6.8 Problem resolution process
7 Organizational life cycle processes
    7.1 Mangement process
    7.2 Infrastructure process
    7.3 Improvement process
    7.4 Training process
Annexes
A - Tailoring process
B - Guidance on tailoring
C - Guidance on processes and organizations
D - Bibliography

Describes a common framework for software life cycle processes, with well-defined terminology for access by the software industry. Includes processes, activities and tasks for application during the acquiring of a system containing software, a stand-alone software product and service; also during the supply, development, operation and maintaining of software products. Also includes the software part of firmware. In addition, gives a process for definition, control and improvement of software life cycle processes.