What is Configuration Management?

The video tutorial explains configuration management, a crucial process in project management and DevOps. It involves defining, controlling, and documenting system configurations throughout their lifecycle. The tutorial outlines the five main components: planning, identification, control, status accounting, and verification. It emphasizes the importance of tracking changes and using software tools to support configuration management, integrating it into project plans.

What is a key aspect of configuration management in project management?

• Managing team schedules

• Client communication

• Controlling project scope changes

• Budget allocation

In the context of DevOps, what is the primary goal of configuration management?

• To enhance user interface design

• To track system configuration throughout its lifecycle

• To manage customer feedback

• To improve marketing strategies

Which of the following is NOT a principal component of configuration management?

• Configuration control

• Configuration marketing

• Configuration identification

• Configuration planning

What does configuration identification involve?

• Creating a marketing plan

• Establishing a baseline for monitoring changes

• Designing user interfaces

• Developing a financial report

What is the purpose of configuration verification and audit?

• To review processes and compliance

• To design new software features

• To conduct market research

• To train new employees

Why is it important to include configuration management plans in project plans?

• To enhance customer satisfaction

• To maintain system configuration integrity

• To improve team communication

• To ensure proper resource allocation

What role do software tools play in configuration management?

• They automate marketing strategies

• They support configuration management processes

• They design user interfaces

• They manage customer relationships