Major Aspects of Project Maintenance

Correction

It is quite possible that customer may find out some defects while working on the system. Corrective maintenance changes the software to correct defects.

Adaptation

Over time, the original environment for which the software was developed is likely to change. Adaptive maintenance changes the software to make it compatible with the current external environment.

Enhancement

While using the software, customer may identify additional functions that will provide more benefit. Perfective maintenance extends the software beyond original functional requirements.

Prevention

Computer software deteriorates due to change and because of this, preventive maintenance must be conducted to enable the software to serve the needs of its end users. Preventive maintenance makes changes to computer programs so that they can be more easily corrected, adapted and enhanced.  

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