Configuration Management By 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