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Configuration management is a practice used in IT and systems engineering to ensure consistency in

performance, functionality, and design across systems and devices. It involves tracking and controlling
changes in software, hardware, and other configurations within an organization's infrastructure, making
it vital for maintaining system stability, avoiding errors, and managing updates.

Key Components of Configuration Management

1. Configuration Identification
This involves defining and identifying configuration items (CIs) that need to be managed, such as
hardware, software, documentation, and network configurations.

2. Configuration Control
Configuration control includes procedures for managing changes to configuration items. This
ensures that any alterations do not disrupt system performance or introduce unforeseen issues.

3. Configuration Status Accounting


This tracks and records the status of each CI throughout its lifecycle, including change history,
updates, and current versions. Status accounting allows stakeholders to view what has changed
and when.

4. Configuration Audits
Audits verify that configurations adhere to predefined requirements, policies, and baselines.
They check for discrepancies between the actual and documented configurations, ensuring
system integrity.

5. Configuration Baselines
Baselines are reference points in the system configuration that can be returned to if needed.
They define an approved state of the system, allowing teams to compare current configurations
to a stable version.

Benefits of Configuration Management

• Improved System Reliability: By managing configurations, systems remain consistent, reliable,


and free from unexpected issues.

• Efficient Troubleshooting: It provides a clear view of configurations, making it easier to identify


and fix problems when they arise.

• Streamlined Compliance: Configuration records help organizations adhere to regulatory


standards and internal policies.

• Enhanced Automation and Scaling: Automation tools in configuration management reduce


manual tasks, support scaling, and ensure consistent configurations across all systems.

Tools Commonly Used in Configuration Management

• Ansible: Automation tool for managing configurations, deploying applications, and orchestrating
complex IT tasks.

• Puppet: Allows system administrators to define system configurations in a consistent and


automated way.
• Chef: Automates infrastructure, providing a way to manage and configure servers and
applications.

• SaltStack: An open-source tool for infrastructure automation, configuration management, and


provisioning.

Configuration Management in DevOps

In DevOps, configuration management supports the continuous integration and continuous deployment
(CI/CD) pipeline by ensuring that each environment (development, staging, and production) is
consistent. This minimizes errors during deployment and provides a seamless environment for agile,
iterative updates.

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