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The Raven Publishing Company will continue to offer the all time best selling book on Configuration Management - the only book (until PCM III) that provides 'real world' proven, detailed processes for today's hardware and software 'best Configuration Management practices' for both manual and automated Configuration Management systems:

The first book of the CM trilogy:

The 'must read' book for Configuration Management professionals - the internationally acclaimed guide to today's Configuration Management discipline, relied upon by businesses and government agencies around the world for the latest and best Configuration Management practices and methodologies.

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'Practical CM': Best Configuration Management Practices for the 21st Century'

David D. Lyon

The most widely recognized and trusted name in Configuration Management

Fourth Edition - ISBNs: 0-9661248-2-0 and 978-0-9661248-2-8

Includes Year 2005 Updates

A new spiral bound book (with CD-ROM) replaces the hard cover edition. The spiral bound edition is preferred for use as a reference document because it lies flat and open to the page selected.

Soft copy (MSWORD files) also available .

Price: $60.00

Sale Price: $48.00

This book includes money-saving Configuration Management process implementation methodologies and provides comprehensive and user-friendly guidelines for the transition from paper-based Configuration Management systems to automated Configuration Management systems.

Practical CM covers both hardware and software ‘best Configuration Management practices’, and describes the process for planning, implementing and integrating PDM and PLM systems into existing business processes in order to put these ‘best Configuration Management practices’ to their most effective use. Also included are templates, sample plans and forms with many ideas for tailoring them to the overall Configuration Management process. Software copies of the templates are provided on the enclosed CD-ROM, for the reader to fill in and print out. Common traps and pitfalls to be avoided in the Configuration Management process are also described.

Beginning with a clear examination of the conventional, classical Configuration Management processes, the author then proceeds to describe the step-by-step implementation of the new 'best practice' Configuration Management processes using well-adapted software tools such as PDM systems. The complete planning, implementation and integration process for a PDM system is also clearly laid out in a series of templates and figures.

Through the use of specific procedures and guidelines, this book clearly maps out the steps to implement a fully automated Configuration Management environment in a cost effective manner - review by Butterworth Heinemann/Reed Elsevier

Author's note: Although we are continuing to offer copies of the original 'Practical CM' book as the first book of the Configuration Management series, I believe that you will find PCM III to be your best guide for basic and advanced Configuration Management instruction. It includes the best of 'Practical CM' and 'Transparent CM' plus several new topics and tips that will help you do your job better and establish 'best Configuration Management practices' in your organization - Dave Lyon

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'PRACTICAL CM' and 'PRACTICAL CM III' both include:

Basic and advanced 'best Configuration Management practices'

Comprehensive Configuration Management solutions for both hardware and software planning, design, development, production, and support activities

CM disciplines and processes that are oriented towards large corporations but that also work for small, medium sized and 'e-commerce' businesses

New digital design data capture & control methodologies

Money-saving tips - proven techniques

Detailed, specific guidelines for the transition from paper-based CM systems to automated Configuration Management tools and Product Lifecycle/Data Management (PLM/PDM) systems

Fully complies with and provides proven processes for all Capability Maturity Model (CMM) and International Standards Organization (ISO) requirements and guidelines

Easy to read - not like military or other 'standards'

Templates that 'work' and figures that are detailed and easy to follow

CD-ROM contains MSWORD template files that cover all aspects of a sound Configuration Management environment

CD-ROM also includes a generic Configuration Management Plan template that can be tailored to your specific program Configuration Management requirements

Emphasis placed on solid communication between Configuration Management personnel, management and functional units - a 'people' process to enhance your automated Configuration Management system

This book provides the complete planning and implementation information necessary to integrate the 'best Configuration Management practices' presented within its pages with 21st Century engineering, quality assurance and manufacturing methodologies and processes. Commercial Configuration Management practices and the new DoD Configuration Management requirements for defense products are also addressed.

This easy to follow 'how-to' guide was authored by David D. Lyon, the internationally acclaimed authority in the field of Configuration Managment.This book will provide you with the complete process and methodology for the establishment of 'best CM practices' plus the planning, implementation and integration of an automated Configuration Management system within your business.

'Practical CM' covers both hardware and software Configuration Management and offers more scope, depth and clarity than the typical Configuration Management textbook. It fills a void in the literature for both basic and advanced Configuration Management instruction. Its numerous Figures and Templates assures the reader of a failsafe means to plan and execute his or her own Configuration Management program while maximizing control and accessability of data and minimizing risk and cost.

Learn the best hardware and software Configuration Management practices for today's business environment. Learn how to incorporate these 'best CM practices' into an automated Configuration Management system, integrated into all of your functional activities in a safe and sane manner.

	Establish a truly 'transparent' Configuration Management system in your business. Facilitate faster, more efficient design, production and support operations, instead of slowing down these functions with CM 'bottlenecks'.
	Gain invaluable insight into the complexities of automated Configuration Management system implementation from the 'lessons learned' and 'questions and answers' appendices. Learn how to evaluate and select automated Configuration Management tools and third party tools.
	Learn how to write an effective Configuration Management Plan for both manual and automated CM systems. The enclosed CD-ROM includes a generic CM Plan Template (MSWORD file) which can be tailored to meet the specific Configuration Management requirements for each of your programs.
	Reap the rewards of effective Configuration Management processes and sound risk mitigation techniques, regardless of the size of your business, whether or not you plan to implement a PLM/PDM system within your corporation, 'e-commerce' or non- 'e-commerce' business.
	Read about the direction the DoD is taking in the areas of Configuration and Data Management and learn how your business should adjust to continue to produce and sell defense products.
	Assure that your business complies with Capability Maturity Model (CMM), CMM integration (CMMi) and International Standard Organization (ISO) CM requirements and guidelines by implementing the CM processes described in this book.
	Fill in the Configuration Management Templates and follow the numerous detailed Figures to create your own automated CM system, tailored to your specific program requirements.
	Take advantage of the CD-ROM Template files to assure that you have 'covered all the bases' for a sound Configuration Management environment.
	Learn how to achieve good communication between Configuration Management personnel, management and functional units, your customers, subcontractors, and vendors. See how a 'people' process enhances your 'transparent' automated Configuration Management system.

"Practical CM' provides a new look at the Configuration Management discipline and guides the Configuration Management practitioner through the establishment of a CM system and CM processes appropriate for the transition into the 21st Century"

"This book fills a void in the literature. It is not limited to only Hardware CM or Software CM, like other books. It describes 'best CM practices' and process implementation methodologies for both disciplines and then deals effectively with non-similarities between the two disciplines."

'Practical CM' provides basic instruction for the CM novice and the intermediate CM practitioner plus advanced CM methodologies, processes and guidelines for the CM professional veteran."

You are invited to read the INTRODUCTION to "Practical CM" to see what this book is all about.

"Practical CM's" TABLE OF CONTENTS also provided so that you can get a good look at the specific topics covered.

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GUARANTEE: If you are not satisfied with this book for any reason, you may return it for a full refund within 30 days of receipt.

Practical CM