This Malaysian Standard describes an iterative process for managing and executing software maintenance activities. Use of this standard is not restricted by size, complexity, criticality, or application of the software product. This standard uses a process model to discuss and depict each phase of software maintenance. The criteria established apply to both the planning of maintenance for software while under development, as well as the planning and execution of software maintenance
activities for existing software products. Ideally, maintenance planning should begin during the
stage of planning for software development.
This Malaysian Standard provides the framework within which generic and specific software maintenance plans may be executed, evaluated, and tailored to the maintenance scope and magnitude of given software products.
This Malaysian Standard provides the framework, precise terminology, and processes to allow the consistent application of technology (tools, techniqu