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Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Support
AINS provides technical, administrative and management support at all stages of the SDLC
SDLC Methodology  
1. Access Needs
2. Design Specifications
3. Design/Develop/Test Software
4. Implement Systems
5. Support Operations
6. Evaluate Performance
SDLC methodology has the following main stages:

1. Assess needs, opportunities and issues.
The existing system is evaluated. Deficiencies are identified. This can be done by interviewing users of the system and consulting with support personnel.

2. Define functional and performance specifications for the new system.
The new system requirements are defined. Deficiencies in the existing system should be addressed along with proposals for improvement.

3. Design/Develop/Test Software for Systems Integration
The proposed system is designed. Plans are prepared for the logical and physical construction, hardware, operating systems, programming, communications, training, and security issues.

The new system is developed. The new components and programs must be obtained, installed and integrated. System users must be trained. All aspects of performance must be tested.

4. Support Program Implementation
The system is put into use. The new system is phased in, according to application or location, and the old system is phased out.

5. Support Operations
System performance is monitored; tuning and synchronization are performed. Users and help desk calls are observed; Procedures are changed and supplementary training is conducted, as needed. Changes are recommended via the Change Control Authority.

6. Evaluate/assess program performance
Once the new system is up and running for a while, it should be exhaustively evaluated. Maintenance must be kept up rigorously at all times. Users of the system should be kept up-to-date concerning the latest modifications and procedures.
 
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