ABSTRACT
The lack of modern Enterprise CM processes in large organizations is rapidly becoming a major barrier to the deployment of reliable, secure, and correct products and systems. Those who know CM, know that it is everywhere. If you understand it, you see it daily, and even hourly. Just listen to the news or read the newspaper, and observe how many issues are faced by organizations that lead to extreme costs, poor performance and undelivered products. These are nothing more than a failure to apply the fundamental principles of Configuration Management. Many in business or the government are unaware of CM or may not see any reason for CM at all.
