VSM tool implementation issues
As with any set of software delivery tools, there are implementation issues the organization must address before committing to procuring a VSM platform. The issues highlighted in this section apply to both installing DevOps and VSM capabilities at an enterprise scale. We will address the subject of DevOps platform and tool implementation issues in much greater detail later in Chapter 15, Defining the Appropriate DevOps Platform Strategy. So, for now, we'll limit the conversation to VSM tool implementation issues, which includes the following:
- Breaking down organizational silos
- Developing knowledge, skills, and resources
- Getting executive buy-in
- Knowing how to get started
- Lacking process maturity
- Overcoming budget constraints
- Maintaining governance and compliance
Let's get into the details of this list to understand what the issues are and the approaches we can take to address them head-on.