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 concept of a configuration management system (CMS) is an idea whose time has come - particularly since the release of IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Version 3, known as V3. ITIL V3 devotes ...

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In today’s hyperconnected enterprise environment, compliance and configuration management have evolved into mission-critical functions. With hybrid infrastructu ...

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The recent survey reveals that IT professionals agree that virtualization introduces additional management challenges, impacting the smooth performance of IT operations. Evolven Software, supplier of ...

Configuration management is one of the few processes that overarch all other process and service lifecycle phases in ITIL V3. Wthout it, the effectiveness of the rest of your processes will be in ...

Having a configuration management database (CMDB) can be a huge asset. After all, it provides a holistic view of your IT environment, captures the true impact of the thousands of changes you make ...

(1) In a network, a system for gathering current configuration information from all nodes in a LAN. (2) In software development, a system for keeping track of large projects. Although version control, ...