ISO IEC IEEE 12207-2-2020 PDF

Full title and description

ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207-2:2020 — Systems and software engineering — Software life cycle processes — Part 2: Relation and mapping between ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207:2017 and ISO/IEC 12207:2008. This part provides mapping tables and explanatory material to show the relationships between process outcomes, activities and tasks in the 2017 and 2008 editions to support transition and gap analysis.

Abstract

This document expresses the corresponding relations between software life cycle processes in ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207:2017 and the processes in ISO/IEC 12207:2008 using mapping tables that relate activities, tasks and process outcomes. It is intended to help users of the 2008 edition transition to and understand differences with the 2017 edition, identifying gaps or enhancements needed for conformance to ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207:2017.

General information

• Status: Published (active international standard; under systematic review at ISO).
• Publication date: 23 October 2020 (Edition 1.0, 2020).
• Publisher: Joint ISO/IEC/IEEE publication (published and made available via ISO, IEC and IEEE channels).
• ICS / categories: 35.080 (Software engineering / Software).
• Edition / version: Edition 1.0 (2020).
• Number of pages: Listed as 267 pages in ISO/IEC webstore; some distributors list ~278 pages (format/packaging differences).

Scope

The standard defines mappings that demonstrate the relationships between the software life cycle processes described in ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207:2017 and those in ISO/IEC 12207:2008. It shows how process outcomes, activities and tasks correspond across the two editions to support practitioners and organizations in migrating process assets, identifying gaps, and planning process changes needed to adopt the 2017 edition. The mappings are presented primarily as tables and explanatory notes.

Key topics and requirements

• Mapping tables linking process outcomes, activities and tasks between 2017 and 2008 editions.
• Explanation of differences and potential gaps when moving from ISO/IEC 12207:2008 to ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207:2017.
• Guidance for reusing, adapting, or extending existing process assets based on the 2008 edition to meet 2017 requirements.
• Support for iterative application of process activities and tasks within the updated lifecycle process model.
• Informative material to assist organizations in conformance assessment and transition planning.

Typical use and users

Used by systems and software engineering managers, process engineers, quality assurance teams, auditors, and organizations updating their software life-cycle processes from ISO/IEC 12207:2008 to the ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207:2017 framework. Also useful to trainers, consultants and assessors who need to map legacy process descriptions to the newer edition.

Related standards

Primary related documents are ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207:2017 (the updated reference lifecycle processes) and ISO/IEC 12207:2008 (the previous edition). Other standards commonly used alongside this part include ISO/IEC 15288 (System life cycle processes), ISO/IEC 15504 / ISO 330xx (process assessment), and guidance documents such as ISO/IEC 90003; these help with process alignment, assessment and quality management.

Keywords

software life cycle, lifecycle processes, process mapping, 12207, transition guidance, process outcomes, activities, tasks, conformance, ISO/IEC/IEEE.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: Part 2 of the ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207 series providing relation and mapping tables between the 2017 and 2008 editions of the software life cycle processes to support transition and comparison.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the mappings of process outcomes, activities and tasks between ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207:2017 and ISO/IEC 12207:2008, with explanatory notes and tables that identify where processes align, differ, or require enhancement.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Process engineers, software lifecycle managers, quality and compliance teams, auditors, consultants and organizations migrating from the 2008 edition to the 2017 edition of 12207.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: It was published in October 2020 and is the current Part 2 mapping document for the 12207 series; ISO indicates the standard is under systematic review as part of the normal 5‑year review cycle.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 2 of the ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207 series (the series defines software life cycle processes; other parts include the core 2017 process model and any accompanying parts or corrigenda).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Software life cycle processes, mapping, transition, 12207:2017, 12207:2008, process outcomes, activities, tasks, conformance.