Previous ed. published as: Practical SSADM version 4 /Philip L. Weaver. 1993.

Includes index.

Table of contents: Introduction Feasibility study Investigation of current environment Business system options Requirements specification Technical system options Physical design.

This guide covers the analysis and design of information systems from Requirements Analysis to Physical Design. It describes the techniques and products in context, which gives the reader an appreciation of their purpose and interdependency. The book reflects the way in which Version 4+ is actually used in practice; this is illustrated by the development of a comprehensive central case study, which is based on the authors' business and teaching experience. It details the analysis and design of a computer system for a food warehouse company.