concept#Product#Delivery#Configuration Management
Configuration Management
A method for managing and controlling configuration items.
Configuration Management is a systematic approach to identifying, controlling, and maintaining configuration items throughout their lifecycle.
Maturity
Established
Cognitive loadMedium
Classification
- ComplexityMedium
- Impact areaTechnical
- Decision typeDesign
- Organizational maturityAdvanced
Technical context
Integrations
IT SystemsDatabasesMonitoring Tools
Principles & goals
Transparency in DocumentationRegular Review of ConfigurationsInvolvement of All Stakeholders
Value stream stage
Build
Organizational level
Team, Domain, Enterprise
Use cases & scenarios
Use cases
Scenarios
Compromises
Risks
- Insufficient Training of Employees
- Resistance to Change
- Poor Documentation
Best practices
- Maintain Documentation
- Offer Regular Training
- Involve Stakeholders
I/O & resources
Inputs
- Performance Description
- Resource Allocation
- Stakeholder Feedback
Outputs
- Relevant Documents
- Change Reports
- User Feedback
Description
Configuration Management is a systematic approach to identifying, controlling, and maintaining configuration items throughout their lifecycle. This method helps organizations manage systems efficiently and control changes effectively.
✔Benefits
- Increased Efficiency
- Improved Quality
- Better Risk Identification
✖Limitations
- High Initial Effort
- Requires Ongoing Maintenance
- Can Be Time-Consuming
Trade-offs
Metrics
- Cost per Use
Analysis of the costs incurred by using this method.
- Time Efficiency
Measures the time needed for implementation.
- Success Rate
Percentage of successfully implemented projects.
Examples & implementations
Example Project: Software Rollout
The company introduced a new ERP system based on this procedure.
Example: Server Migration
Migrations were conducted using this method with more smoothness.
Example: Process Adjustment
By introducing Configuration Management, the internal processes improved significantly.
Implementation steps
1
Conduct Employee Training
2
Plan and Allocate Resources
3
Conduct System Implementation
⚠️ Technical debt & bottlenecks
Technical debt
- Outdated Technology
- Insufficient System Optimization
- Lack of Documentation
Known bottlenecks
Lack of ResourcesTechnology DependencyOutdated Systems
Misuse examples
- Non-documentation of Changes
- Insufficient Testing Before Implementation
- Excessive Complexity in Adjustments
Typical traps
- Premature Implementation Without Testing
- Blind Trust in Automation
- Ignoring User Feedback
Required skills
Project Management SkillsTechnical UnderstandingCommunication Skills
Architectural drivers
Integration into Existing SystemsCompliance with Guidelines and StandardsFlexibility in Design
Constraints
- • Regulatory Requirements
- • Resource Limits
- • Technological Constraints