Lifecycle Management for IT Hardware, Software and Services

Directorate/Department:
Information Technology

Functional Category: 
Computing & IT

Policy Author/Contact: 
Cathy Singh 

View Permission: 
SLAC-only

Last Updated: 
Thursday, October 13, 2022

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This policy establishes lifecycle management for hardware, software, and services to promote the efficient management of Laboratory Information and Laboratory Information Technology (IT).

Lifecycle management includes:

  • planning and project management, including disaster and continuity planning
  • security throughout the lifecycle
  • acquisition, development, and implementation
  • management, operations, backups, and maintenance
  • software and hardware refresh
  • data retention and disposal requirements
  • disposal or decommission

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Lifecycle Management for IT Hardware, Software and Services (PDF)