configuration management
Definition
Administrative and technical actions taken to identify and document the functional characteristics (such as interface settings, jumper settings, hardware drivers, software options) and physical layout of a computer system. It also includes (1) controlling and documenting changes made to the functional characteristics and layout, (2) recording model and vendor information on all discrete parts, and (3) setting up and tracking maintenance and testing schedules.
configuration management is in the Computer Hardware, Software, & Security and Information Science & Technology subjects.
configuration management appears in the definitions of the following terms: configuration control and configuration item
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