: Conducting regular checks to ensure the actual system matches the documented requirements and baselines. Free Ebooks and Resources

Configuration management is built on several key pillars that ensure systems remain reliable:

: Managing and authorizing each change to a CI to prevent unauthorized alterations.

: Specifying and identifying all IT components, known as Configuration Items (CIs), for inclusion in a database.

Several detailed guides and ebooks are available for free download to help professionals master these principles:

: Recording and reporting the status of all CIs throughout their lifecycle.