Configuration Management

Change Management

The process of managing updates and configurations in a network to maintain stability and efficiency.

Production Configuration

The live configuration of a network device that users interact with, representing the officially established system settings.

Backup Procedure

The standard practice of creating copies of system configurations before implementing any changes.

Golden Configuration

A fully documented and verified configuration setup that ensures an application operates correctly when all aspects are in place.

Integrity Check

A process used to compare the current production configuration against a baseline or golden configuration to identify changes.

Snapshot

A point-in-time copy of a virtual machine's state, allowing easy rollback to that configuration if needed.

Rollback Plan

A pre-defined procedure to revert a system back to a previous state in case of issues after changes are made.

Documentation Importance

The critical need for thorough records of system changes to facilitate recovery and management of network devices.

Firmware Version

The specific version of the software that is embedded in hardware devices, essential for compatibility and performance.

Change Notification

The process of informing stakeholders about upcoming changes to ensure awareness and preparation.