Life cycle

Definitions

Content

A life cycle is

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[a] set of iterative, modular processes that govern the creation, acquisition, selection, description, sustainability, access and preservation of digital content over time.

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Data/information

A life cycle is

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the stages through which information is managed. Information management strives to manage the records in a manner that facilitates authenticity, reliability, integrity and usability throughout all stages including: Planning; Creation and organization; Receipt and capture of data; Retrieval, processing, dissemination and distribution of data; Storage, maintenance and protection; Archival preservation or destruction or expungement.

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Systems

A life cycle is the

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[e]volution of a system, product, service, project, or other human-made entity from conception through retirement.

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See also

• Life cycle stages
• Life-cycle costs
• Life-cycle mission data plan
• System life cycle