Configuration Management Database

Configuration Management Database, CMDB, is a central repository for all configuration items that comprise an information system.

A CMDB provides an organized view of data and a means of examining that data from any desired perspective.

A common trait of organizations that are content with their CMDB solution is they have a well defined CMDB structure.

This means they understand exactly what they are tracking and why they are tracking this information.

• Well defined CMDB structure
• Clear understanding of what they are tracking
• Clearly defined roles and responsibilities for data integrity
• Use the CMDB or it will suffer from Data Rot

CMDB ITSM

According to Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) a fundamental aspect of Configuration Management is the CMDB. The CMDB contains the CI information and is used to understand the CI relationships and track their configuration.

ITSM CMDB Activities

• Planning
• Identification
• Control
• Monitoring
• Verification

Configuration Management Links

• Configuration Management
• Sample CM Plan
• CM Business Proposal
• CM Audit