Contents

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Introduction
Purpose of CM
Benefits of CM
CM Overview
CM Process
Configuration Identification
Change Management/Change Control
Configuration Status Accounting
Configuration Audits
CM Implementation
CM Administration
CM Plan
Developing the CM Plan
Successful Practices
CM Baseline
Baselines in the System Life Cycle
Baseline Elements
Successful Practices
Current Practices
TMS Characteristics
Benefits/Costs of CM
CM Benefit Testimonials
CM Tools and Training
Issue Tracking Tools
Document Management Tools
Process-Based CM Tools
CM and Version Control Tools
Merging Tools
Building Software
Programming Environments with Versioning
Infrastructure Relationship Management Tools
Awareness Level Training
Targeted Training
Implementation Guidance
Configuration Identification
Change Control
Configuration Status Accounting
Configuration Audits
CM Planning
CM Baselines
Establishing a CM Program
CM Administration
CM Manager
Personnel
Budgeting Considerations
System Life Cycle
CM Tools
CM Training
Additional Resources and Training
Summary Guidance Principals