When systems engineers build or repair computer software or hardware, they need consistent processes in place to keep it running smoothly. Configuration management is the name for this set of ...

The human nervous system is one of the most complex systems in the human body. Though the nerves and brain are small in comparison with the mass of bones and muscles, without the work performed by the ...

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With the growing interest in adopting best practices across IT departments, particularly according to standards such as the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), many organizations are ...

Will Configuration Manager slowly disappear into obsolete or will it change with the times? The answer could still go either way. I've spent the last month debating my stance in last month's column ...

Configuration management – the “C” in “FCAPS” (fault, configuration, accounting, performance and security) – has been much neglected, largely left to in-house improvisation and element-centric ...

In the ever-evolving landscape of information technology, many companies are facing the constant challenge of keeping up with emerging technologies and best practices. For a major mid-American power ...

IT shops implementing Configuration Management Databases (CMDBs) should take precautions to ensure project success, prevent unnecessary project delays, and speed time-to-value. This article focuses on ...

The Central Technical Support Facility’s Configuration Management Branch manages the deployed force software baseline for the Army Chief Information Officer/G-6 to support interoperability ...