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The change management and configuration management are closely related in the context of management system or software.
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So first, what is configuration management? it involves identification, controlling and tracking of the components and the configuration of the items as well within a software or a system.
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It focuses on maintaining integrity of the system's configuration throughout its lifecycle and this includes managing version control, documentation configuration and ensuring consistency.
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Change management on the other hand, deals with the process of introducing changes to the system as the name suggests and it also involves controlling of the system in a systematic manner and it involves approving, assessing and implementing changes as well as reviewing the changes made and this all minimizes the risks of disruptions of the system.
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Now the configuration management focuses on maintaining stability since this focuses on maintaining stability and consistency.
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Change management is concerned with the improvements and the modification of the system and in terms of the question about having strict configuration management process and the need for change management, it is important to note that even a strict configuration management process in place and change management remain essential.
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Now, these are the reasons.
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Change management ensures modification as i told earlier and strict configuration management ensures the system remains stable.
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However, there still may be changes that need to be introduced like bug fixing or enhancements and change management provides structure for doing the same and also these changes, they minimize the risk of having these kind of disruptions like bug fix bugs...