approaches for integrating configuration management into your its project development processes
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Approaches for Integrating Configuration Management into Your ITS Project Development Processes. Talking Technology and Transportation T3 Webinar February 21, 2008. Configuration Management Webinar Speakers. Host Frank Cechini, FHWA CA Division Speakers Ron Ice, ICE and Associates - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
February 21, 2008
Approaches for Integrating Configuration Management into Your ITS Project Development Processes
Talking Technology and Transportation T3 Webinar
February 21, 2008
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Configuration Management Webinar Speakers
Host Frank Cechini, FHWA CA Division
Speakers Ron Ice, ICE and Associates Mark Morse, Washington State DOT Chuck Larsen, Oregon State DOT
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Formal Definition of Configuration Management
“A management process that establishes and maintains consistency of a product’s attributes with its requirements and product configuration information throughout the products life cycle” *
*EIA 649-A National Consensus Standard for Configuration Management, April 2004
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CM is a Process
CM is a set of activities that help establish and maintain the integrity of the system elements and control changes
It is an integral part of the systems engineering process
The process can be tailored so CM can support both large and small projects
Commercial tools are available for large projects but a spreadsheet works well for smaller projects
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CM Relation to SE Process
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What are the Benefits of CM
Established project product integrity Improved performance, reliability, &
maintainability Product Traceability Extended life and supportability Reduced project risk & project changes Cost Savings/Avoidance
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CMPlanning andManagement
The Five Basic Elements of the CM Process
ChangeManagement
ConfigurationIdentification
ConfigurationAudits
StatusAccounting
Application Environment
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SE HANDBOOK -http://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/
publications/seitsguide/index.htm
SE GUIDEBOOK WEBSITE - http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/cadiv/segb/
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Contact Information
Frank Cechini, Statewide ITS Engineer
Federal Highway Administration
California Division
650 Capitol Mall, Suite 4-100
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-498-5005