Implementation Subgroup

[Tim Howes <howes@opsware.com>]

Hi all. Here's what I think the implementation subgroup
that we talked about on today's call should focus on.
Please send me your comments, but this is what I've
had in mind.                             -- Tim

The implementation subgroup is tasked with creating a
freely available open source implementation of a DCML-
based solution to the ITIL configuration management
problem as described by the process subgroup. The
first use case implemented will be one that incorporates
CIM and other data sources. This implementation will
provide:

- a concrete example that furthers people's understanding
   of DCML, how it relates to CIM, and the problems that
   it is meant to solve;

- example code that will encourage vendors to create
   their own implementations;

- a proving ground for changes to our use cases, the
   technical definition of DCML itself, and the relationship
   between DCML and other standards.

The implementation will strive to be of actual use,
but more important is its educational purpose. As such,
we will strive to make it very easy to download and
get started with (e.g., download and run in less than
5 minutes).

Our deliverables include

- Detailed description of what we will build

- Detailed project plan with milestones and dates

- The software itself

- Documentation and other materials