Activity
Create back-ups and do regular housekeeping
Configuration Management
Description
Description
Parallel to other activities, back-up copies of the CMDB should be taken regularly and securely stored. The frequency of copying will be dependent on the implemented Changes. The more often Changes are implemented in the Configuration Management Database (CMDB), the more often back-ups should be taken.
Historical records of CIs are stored in archives. The amount of historical information to be retained depends on its usefulness to the organisation.
When Configuration Management has been operating for a period of time, regular housekeeping should be carried out to ensure that redundant CI records are systematically deleted.
Organisation
Responsible role
Configuration Manager