Introduces the software configuration framework for managing the evolution of computer systems throughout all stages of systems development. Drawing from military standard 973, the book outlines the Department of Defense process model, offers guidelines for identifying every component in the system, discusses the relationship between proper documentation techniques and related configuration status accounting procedures, and presents a practical approach to configuration verification and audit. The second half of the book consists of 25 appendices full of sample plans, reports, requests, and checklists. Distributed by CRC.