A Framework for Describing the Life-Cycle Cost of Software Systems

	Initial	Annual	# FTE	Salary
Infrastructure
Hardware
Operating System
Database Server
Development Tools
Runtime Platform
Software Libraries
Middleware
Web Server
Network Connectivity
Third-Party Hosting
Space, Power, Air Conditioning
Personnel (Project-Related)
Problem Analysis
Application Development
Application Operation
System Administration
End-User Support
Other Costs
Training
Recruitment
Retention