Tool: IBM Tivoli Configuration Manager

IBM® Tivoli® Configuration Manager (ITCM) can help you gain total control over your enterprise software and hardware. Its software distribution capability enables you to rapidly and efficiently deploy complex mission-critical applications to multiple locations from a central point. After systems have been deployed, the inventory module lets you automatically scan for and collect hardware and software configuration information from computer systems across your enterprise. ITCM also has the ability to enforce adherence to your company's policies by changing system configurations as needed to ensure compliance. Also, ITCM includes software patch automation capabilities designed to save time, lower costs, and improve quality.

This tool can be applied to these processes and activities:

Process	Activity	Tool Mentor
Asset Management	Ready and Control Asset	ITCM - Ready and Control Asset
Configuration Management	Identify Configuration Items	ITCM - Identify Configuration Items
Deployment Management	Plan Deployment Program	ITCM - Plan Deployment Program
Deployment Management	Plan Deployment Program	ITCM - Deployment Management
Release Management	Design and Build Release	ITCM - Design and Build Release

The IBM Tivoli Open Process Automation Library contains product extensions for this product to help speed your time to value. To view these extensions, visit IBM Tivoli Open Process Automation Library – ITCM.

For more information about this product, see http://www-306.ibm.com/software/tivoli/products/config-mgr/