| Definition |
A Configuration Item is a product, document, component, or other item placed under configuration management control.
Configuration Item is an Enterprise application-operations concept used to manage systems from selection and implementation through support, monitoring, change, and retirement.
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| Context & Usage |
Identifying configuration items helps teams manage versions, approvals, dependencies, and change impact.
Related concepts include Configuration Management.
Application operations teams use this concept to support production systems, coordinate changes, document dependencies, and maintain service reliability.
Related concepts include Enterprise Architecture, Application Portfolio, Business Capability and Data Governance.
Additional Resource: NIST Computer Security Resource Center Glossary.
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| Categories |
Technical Writing and Documentation, Knowledge Management and Content Governance, Software Development and Programming, Web, Database, Cloud, and DevOps Technologies, Enterprise Applications, CRM, and Contact Center Systems
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