GEIA-HB-649, Implementation Guide for Configuration Management, provides practical guidance for establishing and managing configuration management processes throughout the product life cycle. Published by the Government Electronics and Information Technology Association in October 2005, the handbook covers configuration management planning, configuration identification, baselines, change management, variance requests, configuration status accounting, verification and audits, supplier configuration management, information management, data preservation, and process assessment. It includes implementation examples, process models, checklists, case studies, and capability maturity guidance based on CMMI.
Application Scope: Suitable for organizations developing, producing, deploying, maintaining, or supporting electronic hardware and related systems that need structured configuration management practices.
