Configuration ManagementBy Abokor and Alireza

The Overview of Configuration Management Network Configuration is a process of organising and

maintaining information about all the competes of a computer network.

If a computer network needs repairs, modification, expansion or upgrading their administrator refers to the network configuration management database to check what's the best option.

Database contains the location and network address of all hardware devices, information about programs, versions and updates which is installed in network computers.

Why is Configuration Management needed?

It increases efficiencies, stability and control by improving visibility and tracking.

Enhance system reliability through more rapid detection and correction of improper configuration that could negatively impact performance.

Faster problem resolution and giving a better quality of service

Decreases risk and a higher level of security Faster restoration of service.

Advantages of Configuration Management

Minimizing downtime. Minimizing configuration errors. Ruling back changes to previous configuration if results

are satisfactory. Optimizing network security Making sure that the changes made to devices does not

effect other devices. Stream lining processes maintenance, repair, expansion

and upgrading