3.1 Configuration Management

Why should you identify and document hardware and software settings?

This will help with rebuilding and updating those systems when needed.

What is product configuration?

Most current running and configuration that everyone uses.

What does production configuration cover?

Covers hardware, firmware, device drivers, and application software updates.

What should you do for production configuration?

Test before installation to ensure it works properly.

What is a backup configuration?

Prior configuration is kept before the change in case the change doesn’t go over well.

What is the baseline/golden configuration?

Certified that the applications work properly and that everything is in place.

What checks for secure baseline?

Integrity measurements.