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DEFINITION: Configuration management (CM) is the detailed recording and updating of information that describes an enterprise's computer systems and networks, including all hardware and software components. Such information typically includes the versions and updates that have been applied to installed software packages and the locations and network addresses of hardware devices. Special configuration management …
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Recent Vendor Reports on Configuration Management
10 Best-Practice Tips to Help You Succeed with Your Enterprise CMDB Project sponsored by Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) WHITE PAPER: Posted: 08 Jul 2008 \| Published: 01 Jun 2008 SUMMARY: EMA has culled through 1000+ pieces of advice to identify 10 best practices to help you succeed with your CMDB project. This paper details these tips, highlights key findings from EMA research, and shares practical advice directly from your peers. TOPICS: Best Practices \| CMDB \| Configuration Management \| IT Management \| IT Service Management \| ITIL

The right tools for the job: Technologies for addressing PCI DSS sponsored by Ounce Labs WEBCAST: Posted: 27 Jun 2008 \| When: 30 Jul 2008, 12:00 EDT (16:00 GMT) SUMMARY: Check out this expert webcast for an overview of today's PCI-related technologies and how your company can use these tools to meet specific PCI DSS requirements. TOPICS: Application Security \| Configuration Management \| Data Security \| Information Security \| Intrusion Prevention \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Security Event Management

How to Leverage Security Technologies to Improve Compliance sponsored by Symantec Corporation VIDEOCAST: Posted: 26 Jun 2008 \| When: 26 Jun 2008 SUMMARY: This videocast explores the common missteps organizations make when trying to "operationalize" compliance within their IT systems. TOPICS: Change Management \| Compliance Best Practices \| Configuration Management \| Data Security \| Information Security \| Regulatory Compliance

Market Snapshot™: Automated Testing of Networks and Connected Devices sponsored by The Fanfare Group, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Posted: 26 Jun 2008 \| Published: 27 Sep 2007 SUMMARY: The survey highlights the benefits of automated testing for networks and connected devices for testing organizations tasked with delivering quality products and features in an accelerated and competitive timeframe. TOPICS: Configuration Management \| Customer Satisfaction \| ROI \| Testing

The Executive's Guide to IT Process Automation - Increase IT Effectiveness and Efficiency sponsored by Opalis Software, Inc. BOOK: Posted: 24 Jun 2008 \| Published: 01 Jun 2008 SUMMARY: This guide examines IT processes and the steps organizations can take to begin turning the dream of IT Process Automation into a much-anticipated reality. TOPICS: Best Practices \| Change Management \| Configuration Management \| Data Centers \| Network Configuration Management \| Security \| Software

IT Process Automation - Improve Processes with ITIL-ITSM Six Sigma or COBIT sponsored by Opalis Software, Inc. BOOK: Posted: 24 Jun 2008 \| Published: 01 Jun 2008 SUMMARY: This article examines the processes that will help your organization improve your IT processes, and automate your returns by turning efficient processes into automated solutions. TOPICS: Business Continuity Planning \| Business Processes \| Change Management \| Configuration Management \| Data Quality \| IT Infrastructure \| Spreadsheets

CA IT Process Automation sponsored by CA WEBCAST: Posted: 20 Jun 2008 \| When: Available On Demand SUMMARY: View this webcast to learn what role IT process automation can play in your organization and find out how to get started. TOPICS: Business Process Automation \| Configuration Management \| Regulatory Compliance \| Software Implementation \| Systems Integration \| Systems Management

Podcast: CA IT Process Automation sponsored by CA PODCAST: Posted: 20 Jun 2008 \| Premiered: 20 Jun 2008 SUMMARY: Listen to this podcast to learn what role IT process automation can play in your organization and find out how to get started. TOPICS: Business Process Automation \| Configuration Management \| Regulatory Compliance \| Software Implementation \| Systems Integration \| Systems Management

From Silos to Services: Using CMDB Federation to Enable an ITIL Version 3 Configuration Management System sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company WHITE PAPER: Posted: 18 Jun 2008 \| Published: 01 May 2008 SUMMARY: This white paper outlines the new concept of a CMDB or Configuration Management System and the best ways to federate with existing data repositories. TOPICS: Configuration Management \| Data Center Management \| IT Service Management \| ITIL \| SOA

Make ITIL Actionable with Comprehensive IBM Service Management Solutions sponsored by IBM Software Group WHITE PAPER: Posted: 12 Jun 2008 \| Published: 01 Dec 2007 SUMMARY: Read this white paper to learn how your organization can leverage ITIL best practices and better develop visibility to make better decisions based on accurate, comprehensive and timely data. TOPICS: Best Practices \| Change Management \| Configuration Management \| Financial Management \| IT Service Management \| Security Management \| Service Level Management

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CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT DEFINITION (continued): … software is available. When a system needs ahardware or software upgrade, a computer technician can accesses the configuration management program and database to see what is currently installed. The technician can then make a more informeddecision about the upgrade needed.

An advantage of a configuration management application is that the entire collection of systems can be reviewed to makesure any changes made to one system do not adversely affect any of the othersystems

Configuration management is also used in software development, where it is called Unified Configuration Management (UCM). …
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