Configuration Control (process ST 3.3)

In the Configuration Control process, the Configuration Administrator reviews the Configuration Management task for updating the Configuration Management system (CMS) and evaluates the configuration in its premodification and postmodification state. The Configuration Administrator verifies the information is correct and complete, and contains a description of attributes to be modified; the proposed modifications comply with Configuration Management policies; and that the configuration details are updated in the Configuration Management database.

Details for this process can be seen in the following figure and table.

The Configuration Control workflow is illustrated in the following figure:

Configuration Control process

Process
ID

Procedure or Decision

Description

Role

ST 3.3.1

Review CMS Change task

The Configuration Administrator reviews the task for updating the Configuration Management System (CMS).

Configuration Administrator

ST 3.3.2

New CI?

If the task refers to the creation of one or more new CIs, go to ST 3.2.1 and follow the procedure to validate a task for CI creation. If the task is related to the modification of an existing CI, continue with ST 3.3.3.

Configuration Administrator

ST 3.3.3

Information complete and correct?

Verify that all information to update the CIs is available and correct. The task should refer to at least one CI that must be updated. The task contains a description of the attributes to be modified. If not all information is complete and correct, go to ST 3.3.4 (reject task). If yes, continue with ST 3.3.7.

Configuration Administrator

ST 3.3.4

Reject task

If the configuration update cannot be completed, the task is rejected. A reason and recommended actions must be provided.

Configuration Administrator

ST 3.3.5

Assess reason for rejection

The Change Coordinator assesses the reason for the rejection.

Change Coordinator

ST 3.3.6

Gather and document required details

The Change Coordinator documents the details related to the rejected task.

Change Coordinator

ST 3.3.7

Adjust CI details

Modify the configuration details in the Configuration Management database. Configuration modifications can include:

  • Status (items transferred from test to production or to retirement)
  • Location (moves)
  • Relationships and dependencies
  • Installation of software on the item
  • Transfer of ownership
  • Assign contract to a CI

Configuration Administrator

ST 3.3.8

Close CMS task

After completion of the configuration updates, the task can be closed.

Configuration Administrator