Configuration Management

Configuration Management (CM) is a systems engineering process that deals with tracking and controlling changes to the configuration of the metadata of an existing software system. It is typically used hand in hand with version control and CI/CD frameworks in software development for sound and stable systems.

Configuration management enables engineering teams to work with tools to automate and best track any change made to configuration data. Used throughout the S-Lifecycle, CM ensures open access to information concerning the status, functionality, and physical characteristics of the system. It makes sure that the system is used as planned while the documentation that is prepared documents the lifecycle of the system.

The described above process allows for proper organization of system information and changes, thus enhancing its capability, performance, reliability, maintainability, and longevity while on the same note and at the same time cutting costs, risks, and defects.

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