mnsp

Jan 4th, 2012

Starting from configuration audits, then getting into physical and functional configuration audits.

Primarily purpose of Configuration audit is to verify the "status" of the configuration items that makeup a baseline. Status would refer to its name, type, location, version/model, designation (like reviewed, approved, calibrated etc.), fitness of use.

Functional Configuration Audit:
An audit conduted to verify fitness of use of a configuration item.
An audit conducted to verify that the development of a configuration item has been completed satisfactorily, that the item has achieved the performance and functional characteristics specified and that its operational and support documents are complete and satisfactory.

Physical Configuration Audit:
An audit conducted to verify the physical attributes of a configuration item.
An audit conducted to verify that a configuration item, as built, conforms to the technical documentation that defines and describes it.