ステップを含むソフトウェアエンジニアリングにおける変更管理プロセス
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Change Control is the formal process a company uses to document, identify, and authorise changes to an IT environment, cutting the risk of unauthorised alterations, disruption, and errors across projects, applications, and infrastructure.
変更管理とは何ですか?
変更管理は、企業が次のことを行うために使用するプロセスです。 変更を文書化し、特定し、承認する to an IT environment. It reduces the chances of unauthorized alterations, disruption and errors in the system.
なぜコントロールを変更するのか?
Whenever stakeholders request new or different changes to the system, those changes are neither optional nor ignorable. The changes must be implemented without disrupting other components of the system. This is where change control becomes useful. It helps project teams modify project scope using defined controls and policies. Change Control is practiced whenever a project deviates from the plan.
A formal change request document must be completed and reviewed to keep control of every change request.
Common questions raised while analysing a change control request include:
- 誰が変更を承認するのでしょうか?
- Does it need to be reviewed by a change control board?
- How much time is required to research and implement the change?
- システムの他のコンポーネント (スケジュール、コスト、リソースなど) への変更の影響は何ですか?
- Is there a threshold below which project management can approve it directly?
Different Factors of the Change Control Process
変更管理プロセスで考慮すべきさまざまな要素があります
| 変更管理プロセスのステップ | 変更管理で実行されるアクション |
|---|---|
| 変更リクエストの開始と制御 | Change requests should be standardised and reviewed by management, and the requestor should be kept informed. |
| インパクト評価 | Every change request should be assessed in a structured way to analyse potential impacts. |
| 変更の管理と文書化 | A change log should record the date, the person who made the change, and the change itself. Only authorised individuals should be allowed to make changes, and a rollback process should be defined. |
| ドキュメントと手順 | Whenever system changes are implemented, the related procedures and documents should be updated to match. |
| 認定メンテナンス | System access rights should be controlled to prevent unauthorised access. |
| テストとユーザーのサインオフ | Software should be thoroughly tested, and business users should sign off before release. |
| バージョン管理 | Production source code should be version controlled so only the latest approved build is deployed. |
| 緊急の変更 | A verbal authorisation should be obtained and the change documented as soon as possible. |
変更管理のプロセス
Before diving into the change control process, it is helpful to familiarise ourselves with the documents used in Change Control. Two documents are central to Change Control:
- 変更ログ: A change log lists details of every Change Request — project number, PCR (Project Change Request) ID, priority, owner, target date, status, status date, raised by, and date raised.
- 変更依頼フォーム: It captures the details needed for decision making — type of change, benefits, requestor, time and cost estimate, priority, approver, and change request status.
Change Process Flow Diagram
The change process follows a specific pattern to implement changes in the product or system. The flow diagram below shows the steps involved.
Steps in the Change Control Process
| 変更管理の手順 | 行動 |
|---|---|
| 変更リクエストの識別 | Identify the need for a change and describe it on the Project Change Request form. |
| 変更リクエストの評価 | If the change is not valid, defer or reject it. Assign the resources needed to analyse the request, complete a quick impact assessment, and update the change request form. Rejected requests stop at this stage. |
| 変更リクエストの分析 | Assign the change request to an authorised member for full analysis. Deferred changes re-enter this step, and rejected requests stop here. |
| 変更リクエストの承認 | Identify the risk, complexity, and impact of the change before approval. Route the change request to the authorised approver for a decision. Rejected requests stop at this stage. |
| 変更リクエストの実装 | Update project procedures and management plans, inform the team, monitor progress, record completion, and close the change request. |
ご注意: Change Control approval may be granted by the Project Manager, IT Lead or Lead Developer, or a designated Stakeholder.
Change Management vs. Change Control
| 変更管理 | 変更管理 |
|---|---|
| Manages and controls change requests across IT infrastructure and services to minimise disruption and maximise business benefit. | Covers the submission, recording, analysis, and approval of a change to improve the overall performance of the system or product. |




