Administrative Guide to Software Product Retirement

This document outlines the process for retiring software products, covering phases 4B and 5 of a product's lifecycle. It details the formation and responsibilities of a retirement team, including representatives from various departments such as Software Product Business Unit, Software Manufacturing, Customer Services, Marketing, and Engineering. The guide emphasizes customer impact, corporate strategy, legal considerations, and handling of third-party software. It also provides a comprehensive implementation schedule with specific steps for ending sales and service, including obtaining necessary approvals, updating internal systems (DSPS), notifying customers, and managing inventory disposition. The document includes appendices with forms and worksheets to aid in the retirement process.