CMMI Frequently Asked Questions and their responses from CMMI Consultant(s)
configuration management
CMMI Blog Special Series: 5th Part: This blog series on the cmmiconsultantblog.com is a systematic and structured coverage of CMMI Process Areas starting from Maturity Level 2 to Maturity Level 3: using CMMI –DEV, Version 1.3, as the Reference CMMI Model: As CMMI Consultant, during CMMI Consulting assignment if you are asked about the steps, inputs and outputs of Configuration Management (CM) Process Area, what would be your response:
For the above-mentioned question, CMMI consultants may take inputs from the following inputs. The purpose of Configuration Management (CM) is to establish and maintain the integrity of work products using configuration identification, configuration control, configuration status accounting, and configuration audits. The scope of this process area is to identify, track…
August 2, 2015
As CMMI Consultants you may be asked a question on how to implement Configuration Management in context of CMMI for Services as compared to the CMMI for Development? What are difference between Configuration Management done for CMMI for Development and CMMI for Services?
Configuration Management Process Area deals with the management of the work products and it involves their Identification, Control of their configuration (Version, Make, Model, etc.), Status Accounting (Listing, Version History, etc.) and conducting Audits. Now if we analyze the CM Process Area in context of the CMMI Models i.e. CMMI…
May 9, 2015
How to conduct Project Monitoring and Control (PMC) as per CMMI?
The purpose of Project Monitoring and Control (PMC) is to ensure that the project progresses as per the planned activities. Project Monitoring and Control (PMC) helps in developing the understanding on the project progress that help in taking the appropriate actions in order to control the deviation from plans. Project…
August 6, 2013
How to use Configuration Management in context of CMMI?
Configuration Management (CM) is an important process area at CMMI Maturity Level 2. Different CMMI Consultant or CMMI Consultants interpret CM in one way or the other. I remember one CMMI Consultant had made it so very complicated that the implementing organization was running around in circles. Whereas, many CMMI…
July 27, 2013
What is the impact when the organization not doing proper Configuration Management?
What you’ll see: Baseline system can’t be produced when needed. Rework during test because components are not what was expected. Complete inventory of system components unavailable when needed – Causes wasted time to find parts and specs and interfaces. Uncontrolled changes that lead to uncontrolled rework. Why Should You Care?…
May 18, 2009
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Author: Rajendra Khare
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Rajendra is a qualified and certified Lead Appraiser and Instructor for the following :
- SCAMPI High Maturity Lead Appraiser (Certified)
- CMMI Institute-Certified SCAMPI v1.3 Lead Appraiser for Acquisition (Certified)
- CMMI Institute-Certified SCAMPI v1.3 Lead Appraiser for Development (Certified)
- CMMI Institute-Certified SCAMPI v1.3 Lead Appraiser for Services (Certified)
- CMMI Institute-Certified Introduction to CMMI-DEV v1.3 Instructor (Certified)
- CMMI Institute-Certified Services Supplement for CMMI-DEV Instructor (Certified)
- CMMI Institute-Certified CMMI-DEV Level 2 for Practitioners Instructor (Certified)
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- CMMI Institute-Certified SCAMPI B & C Team Leader for Acquisition (Certified)
- CMMI Institute-Certified SCAMPI B & C Team Leader for Development (Certified)
- CMMI Institute-Certified SCAMPI B & C Team Leader for Services (Certified)
Rajendra is Lead Assessor for ISO 9001 (QMS), ISO 14001 (EMS), OHSAS 18001 (OHSMS) since 1994
International Automotive Task Force (IATF) approved Lead Assessor for Automotive Standard TS 16949:2009
Lead Assessor for ISO 27001 (ISMS) and ISO 20000-1 (ITSM)
Rajendra has 25 years experience in the industry.