A configuration management database (CMDB) is a file -- usually in the form of a standardized database-- that contains all relevant information about the hardware and software components used in an ...

Organizations require capable change management tools; configuration management databases and asset management platforms are two common choices. There is some functional overlap. These are markedly ...

There’s an adage that says change is the only constant. Still, every IT executive knows constant change wreaks havoc on a complex IT environment. In fact, IDC and Gartner report that 70% to 80% of ...

The configuration management database as a concept has companies considering new staff positions and management vendors adding tools to their product suites thanks to ITIL. A few vendors such as BMC, ...