Introduction

Purpose

• Lists the common software subscriptions used for software development.

• Helps you identify the subscriptions needed.

• Explains how to request or cancel a subscription.

• Describes how to manage common subscriptions, including assignment and removal.

• Describes other known subscriptions in use.

• Aligns with the IT Asset Management Policy.

Scope

In-scope

• Common software subscriptions used by teams writing DHCW software.

Out-of-scope

• Steps to add a new software subscription to the common portfolio.

• Managing subscription agreements, Contact Commercial Services for help.

• Asset management. But it may support aspects of the Asset Management Policy.

Roles & responsibilities

Dhcw staff

Staff have a responsibility to :-

• Request subscriptions needed to ensure software is licenced.

• Keep software up-to-date by applying updates and security patches promptly.

• Request removal of subscriptions when they are no longer needed,

Software development manager

The Software Development Manager has a responsibility to :-

• Process requests for common subscriptions.

• Balance adequate inventory with minimising excess costs.

• Manage underpinning contract agreements.

• Provide advice and guidance on software subscriptions and related topics.

References

How this guide is organised

Conventions

The key words MUST, MUST NOT, REQUIRED, SHALL, SHALL NOT, SHOULD, SHOULD NOT, RECOMMENDED, MAY, and OPTIONAL in this document are to be interpreted as described in RFC 2119.