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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
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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 • Mark Morse, Washington State DOT • Chuck Larsen, Oregon State DOT
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
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
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
The Five Basic Elements of the CM Process Change Management Status Accounting CM Planning and Management Configuration Identification Configuration Audits Application Environment
SE HANDBOOK - http://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/seitsguide/index.htm SE GUIDEBOOK WEBSITE - http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/cadiv/segb/
Contact Information Frank Cechini, Statewide ITS Engineer Federal Highway Administration California Division 650 Capitol Mall, Suite 4-100 Sacramento, CA 95814 916-498-5005 frank.cechini@fhwa.dot.gov