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Configuration management

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In e-projects, CM deserves particular attention
Given the large variety of development tools and the complexity of e-solutions, building up a CM system is in most cases very time-consuming and difficult. Frequently, it is not possible to manage all configuration items (results) with a single CM tool (for instance, if you are working with a content management system that manages a repository of its own).
 
Configuration Management Support Center (German)
Advice on tool selection, support for building up a CM system
Plan and set up the CM system in time
Especially in short projects, it is particularly important to quickly have a functioning CM system at your disposal. The CM system should be planned and installed in the Definition phase to make sure that a fully operational CM system will be available when development work starts (and that it will not be necessary to switch to the final CM solution while development is already in full swing).

The complex structure of e-projects (tools, systems, frequently with integration of productive systems) typically results in more effort for CM than may be expected in traditional development projects.
 

stdSEM Planning the CM  

stdSEM template for CM plan  

What steps need to be taken?
  • Clarify the requirements: What is the CM system supposed to provide?
  • Draw up the CM strategy: goals, workflows, user roles,...
  • Select tool, plan details
  • Implement and install the CM system