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Configuration Management Plan


Definition

Configuration Management Plan is template to use for putting together a CM Plan.

Configuration Management, CM, is a process model established to maintain the consistency and integrity of a system or software product throughout it's lifecycle.

CM can be defined as the control of changes made to a product's hardware, software and documentation.

1-2 pages on the future of Configuration Management

How to attack the consolidation of data in the enterprise


6 Month Plan

  • Identify all Configuration Data Sources
  • Gather Reporting Requirements
  • Identify Business Owners of Application and Server data
  • Make CMDB Recommendation


12 Month Plan

  • Consolidate CMDB Data Sources where feasible
  • Develop CMDB Audit Processes
  • Provide Real-time Data Reports from the CMDB
  • Create on-going CMDB Process Improvement


Configuration Management Links


CMDB

A CMDB is a repository of all the metadata related to systems and software in an organization.

It holds information such as owner, version number, server names, dependency information and much more.

A key success factor in implementing a CMDB is the automation of the collection of the information and on-going updates to the database.


Change Management

Objective
The objective of the CM Plan is to ensure that the organization has adequate controls over all processes and project artifacts.
Scope
A CM Plan is required for all large system and software projects.
Process Description
Change Management - [Link to Change Management Documents]

Release Management - [Link to Release Management Documents]

CMDB - [Links to CMDB Documents]

Definition of Terms
Glossary of Definitions
CM Organization
Organizational Charts and Structures
CM Responsibility
Explanation of Responsibilities
CMDB
CMDB Data Model

CMDB Relationship Diagram



Future SCM

SCM Tools have evolved from simple checkin and checkout tools to fully encompassing ALM products.

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