Configuration management is used to maintain consistent performance of a product. The developers have to take into account the product’s functional, physical and design attributes throughout its life. It is part of an IT management setup that ensures proper configuration of computer systems, servers, system resources and other assets. Sometimes it is also referred as IT automation. A high level of automation and different types of tools are needed to achieve these goals.
Automation in this sector helps develop checks and balances to reduce the potential of human errors. The assets are maintained in the desired state and with highest accuracy. Without this provision, an old version software will not get updated on time if the administrator forgets about it. Programs with known vulnerabilities can be exploited by malware, ransomware and other security risks. Effective management of configuration ensures such problems are prevented. It improves efficiency and makes large systems manageable.
