Software Engineering Institute Carnegie Mellon

Model-Based Verification: A Technology for Dependable System Upgrade

Dave Gluch
Chuck Weinstock

Technical Report
CMU/SEI-98-TR-009

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This is a preliminary report on the technological foundations of model-based verification for engineering software system upgrades. It describes the historical background and technical foundations for the approach and begins to provide a basis for the transition of model-based verification into practice. Critical technical and procedural issues that have been or are being addressed to ensure successful transition are examined. The report is aimed at providing technical insight and understanding for software management and engineering personnel on this emerging technology for verification of software system upgrades.