SystemStar

Introduction

SystemStar is a cost estimation tool based on the Constructive Cost Model (COCOMO®) created by Dr. Barry Boehm and the Constructive Systems Engineering Model (COSYSMO) created by Dr. Ricardo Valerdi. Engineers use SystemStar to produce estimates of a project's cost. SystemStar lets you make trade-offs and experiment with "what-if" analyses to arrive at a satisfactory project plan.

More information on SystemStar can be found here.

Capabilities, Benefits, and Key Features

• Produce estimates of a project's duration, staffing levels, effort, etc.
• Includes the ability to experiment with abstract analyses
• Supports the COCOMO and COCSYSMO models to help estimate software/systems engineering time and cost
• Report generation and exporting functionalities

Limitations / Technology Requirements

OS - Windows (XP, 7, 8, or 10)

What can I expect?

• Support Tier: Tier 2 - Sponsor Support: If students were to contact IT Help, they refer the user to an individual sponsor, typically an instructor of a given course. The sponsor would work directly with the vendor on any unresolved issues.

• Acquisition Model: Direct Download: Software is downloaded to a local computer and installed to run from that specific device.

• Licensing Model: Local user license: The license is included with the initial installation. In rare cases, a local license file may need updated periodically to contiue to use the application. Check the entry for that specific application for instructions to do so.

• Authentication Model: None: No authentication is required after the application is acquired.

Who may use it?

ISA 406 students

How do I get started?

Students and instructors can download the demo from SystemStar's website.

Is there a charge to me or my department?

The SystemStar demo is free.