Actually, I think it is very much not intended to be "all software known to mankind".
Rather, from just a few quick pokes around google there are abundant statements like the following: " The practice of effective Software Control & Distribution involves the creation of a Definitive Software Library (DSL), into which the master copies of all software is stored and from here its control and release is managed. The DSL consists of a physical store and a logical store. The physical store is where the master copies of all software media are stored. This tends to be software that has been provided from an external source. The logical store is the index of all software and releases, versions, etc. highlighting where the physical media can be located. The logical store may also be used for the storage of software developed within the organization. SC&D procedures include the management of the software Configuration Items and their distribution and implementation into a production environment. This will involve the definition of a release programme suitable for the organization, the definition of how version control will be implemented, and the procedures surrounding how software will be built, released and audited. " So it sounds like the DSL is not just a list of software titles, but it is also the actual "approved" software for use at Company "X". So unless BMC is providing "all software known to mankind" in the download, it really does not sound like it is appropriate for all of the logical (list) of "all software known to mankind" to end up as CI's for every CMDB out there. (So there has to be some filtering specifically for each implemented CMDB.) In fact it almost sounds like the first step is really the business deciding that it will use "software X" and then trying to find if it exists in anyone DSL. If so, then add it to their CMDB in like fashion. If not, then invent a new CI and contribute it back to the "greater DSL in the sky". Or is this topic just one of those ITIL classes that I have not yet been too? Anyone know if BMC has asked/told Malcom Fry about the ARSList? (If anyone has his email address... let's see if we can get him to subscribe for such ITIL questions. :) -- Carey Matthew Black Remedy Skilled Professional (RSP) ARS = Action Request System(Remedy) Love, then teach Solution = People + Process + Tools Fast, Accurate, Cheap.... Pick two. On 12/21/06, Daniel Bloom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
If you start filtering out software it is no longer definitive. Games software would exist for competitive analysis in games producing companies, so yes, for say 99.999% of sites it may be of no importance, but there it is. Almost all software is arguable one way or another for a specific site. Given the size of the DSL, having the differences downloadable and performing an appropriate update to the table might be preferable to a full download, sort of like best practice for discovery? .... Daniel -----Original Message----- From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Peter Romain Sent: December 21, 2006 8:44 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: What is Definitive Software Library (DSL)? The problem we saw with the DSL is that it is full of software that you will never use in a professional environment. A filter to take out the rubbish (such as games software) would be a good thing. Roger Justice writes: _______________________________________________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE or access ARSlist Archives at www.arslist.org ARSlist:"Where the Answers Are"
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