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    SDE - Software Development Environment - version 77    May 6, 1988
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Brief Description:

        A software development methodology.

Submitted by:

        Kevin Angley
        Memorex Telex
        3301 Terminal Drive
        Raleigh, N.C. 27604
        (919) 890-1416

Abstract:


     DEC/CMS and DEC/MMS are  useful  tools  for  software  development.
But,  they are only tools and do not constitute a procedure.  At Memorex
Telex, we saw the need to build a  general  model  software  development
methodology  that  incorporates  DEC/CMS  and  DEC/MMS.   SDE - Software
Development Environment - is the result.

     Built around VMS features (access control, logical names,  DEC/CMS,
and DEC/MMS), SDE provides an efficient, controlled process for software
implementation.  Our  particular  application  is  cross-development  of
microprocessor  software,  but  SDE  is  flexible  enough  to  work with
virtually any set of software development tools (assemblers,  compilers,
linkers, etc.).  We also find it useful for native VAX/VMS development.

     An introduction to SDE was  given  at  the  Spring  1988  DECUS  in
Cincinnati  (session  LT151).  If you did not attend that session, it is
suggested that you call or write for an updated  SDE  User's  Manual  so
that you may fully understand SDE before attempting to install it.

     The  installation  instructions  are  in  the   DSR   source   file
SDE_INSTALLATION.RNO.  There you will find further information.

System Requirements:

     The current version of SDE is being run on VMS  version  4.7  using
CMS version 2.3 and MMS version 2.2.  I can tell you that VMS must be at
least 4.4 and CMS version 2.3 must be used, but there may be some leeway
otherwise.   I  don't have any idea about CMS version 3 or VMS version 5
(however, we WILL make SDE run under new versions, so keep in touch).