IT Release Management. A Hands-on Guide

More about the book

When implemented correctly, release management ensures quality throughout the development, implementation, and delivery of services, applications, and infrastructure. This holistic approach enhances system availability, reduces maintenance costs, and boosts stability, maintainability, and reliability. Filled with practical insights, this guide illustrates effective release process implementation in real-world scenarios. It clarifies the distinctions and similarities between release management and project management, addressing common confusions about these complementary processes. The book tackles day-to-day challenges for successful implementation, detailing what to implement, how, and when. It includes a comprehensive model for executing a release management process, along with templates, diagrams, and role charts to facilitate implementation in your organization. Cultural aspects are also addressed, providing strategies to communicate the benefits of release management across all organizational levels, overcome objections, and assess readiness. Emphasizing performance measurement, it guides the development of effective metrics and offers examples of productivity measures. Recognizing that implementation strategies may vary across organizations, this accessible guide equips you with the tools to tailor a release management practice to fit your specific needs.