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.