The document discusses the implementation of CMMI using open-source tools, highlighting a structured approach towards process improvement and the advantages of utilizing open-source software for cost savings and flexibility. It outlines the pathways for CMMI, different process areas, and shares the experience of Multicert in adapting these tools effectively. The presentation emphasizes starting with processes before selecting tools and controlling acquisition costs for better value generation.

1. Portugal
CMMI implementation
using open-source tools
Bruno Sousa Martins
Senior Consultant
Strongstep
Renato Portela
Diretor
Multicert
2013-10-18

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Agenda
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 Road to CMMI Process Improvement Implementation
 Tools: trigger or help?
 Open Source software
 CMMI pathway
 Tools per CMMI Dev. Process Area
 Multicert experience
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1. Road to CMMI implementation
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 Road to CMMI Process Improvement Implementation
 Tools: trigger or help?
 Open Source software
 CMMI pathway
 Tools per CMMI Dev. Process Area
 Multicert experience
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2. Tools: trigger or help?
Easier
Faster
Better
More efficient
Generate extra
value for business
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2. Tools: trigger or help?
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 Road to CMMI Process Improvement Implementation
 Tools: trigger or help?
 Open Source software
 CMMI pathway
 Tools per CMMI Dev. Process Area
 Multicert experience
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3. Open Source software
When to use
Open Source
Costs (direct + indirect)
Security
No vendor lock-in
Quality
software?
Proprietary software
A report by the Standish Group
(2008) states that adoption of opensource software models has resulted
in savings of about $60 billion per
year to consumers.
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Agenda
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 Road to CMMI Process Improvement Implementation
 Tools: trigger or help?
 Open Source software
 CMMI pathway
 Tools per CMMI Dev. Process Area
 Multicert experience
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4. CMMI pathway
1. Processes and Templates definition
VS.
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4. CMMI pathway
2. Document and Source Code Version Control
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4. CMMI pathway
3. Relate areas and practices
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 Road to CMMI Process Improvement Implementation
 Tools: trigger or help?
 Open Source software
 CMMI pathway
 Tools per CMMI Dev. Process Area
 Multicert experience
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5. Tools per CMMI Dev. Process Area (examples)
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CMMI Category
Proprietary SW
Open-Source SW
Microsoft Sharepoint
Visual Paradigm
M-Files DMS
Google Drive
Alfresco
Microsoft Office
(especially MS Project)
LibreOffice
OpenOffice
Redmine
Engineering
Microsoft Visual Studio
IBM Rational
HP Quality Center
Eclipse
Testlink
Bugzilla
Support
JIRA
Clearcase
CloudForge
Dropbox
CSV/SVN/GIT
Nexus/Jenkins
Process Management
Project Management
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 Road to CMMI Process Improvement Implementation
 Tools: trigger or help?
 Open Source software
 CMMI pathway
 Tools per CMMI Dev. Process Area
 Multicert experience
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6. Multicert experience
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CMMI DEV v1.3 ML 2 and 3 appraisal
 Learning and Continuous Improvement Process
 Start with Process and Organization, and only then Tools
 Tools adapted to the Processes
 Control acquisitions and maintenance Costs
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6. Multicert experience
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Open Source:
 Operating System: Linux
 Documentation: LibreOffice + TWiki
 Document Management: Alfresco + Google Drive
 Configuration Management: SVN + Nexus + Jenkins
 Source Code Quality: SonarQube
 Project Management: Redmine/Scraim
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Proprietary:
 JIRA + Crucible + Fisheye
 Microsoft Office
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What next?
StepTalks’13
 Lisbon, 2013-11-12
SEPG Europe 2013
 Amsterdam, 2013-11-14/15
ISTMF Norte - CMMI Services
 Porto, 2013-12-06
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