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

Conventions

This section follows the handbook-wide conventions for RFC 2119 key words and callout boxes.