Activity 6.2.1&6.2.2: Develop configuration management plan (CMP)

To develop configuration management plan, which should assure that the configuration process is optimized and adapted for both given target software product and the given development team.

The Configuration Management Plan (CMP) should describe project specifics, which are not covered by the chosen life cycle model and the Product Business Specification (PBS). In this sense the CMP should be developed as a supplement to the model and PBS.

The CMP should be based on the team knowledge, experience and culture to grant ease of following the CMP to each team member.

The CMP shall be developed and treated as an agreement by the team members.

1. Configuration Manager: Develops the CMP.
2. Configuration Manager: Makes the CMP available to the project participants.
3. Project Manager and Developers: Conduct Technical Review of the CMP. The goal is to have the CMP cleared with, and confirmed by, the developers.
4. Project Manager: If necessary, agrees with the project participants, others than developers, on CMP.
5. Configuration Manager: Publishes the corrected and approved CMP.
6. Developers: Follow the CMP spirit, philosophy and directions.
7. Participants: Propose changes.