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Limited,Hong Kong.  \n## Abstract\n\nConfiguration Management(CM)includes four main activities:ConfigurationIdentification,Change Control,Status Accounting and Configuration Audits.During the construction or maintenance of a system,we usually arrangeinformation in a structured manner and put identifying codes on objects ordocuments(ie Configuration Identification).We authorize and manage changesto the system(i.e.Change Control).We report the status of a system andprevious changes carried out on the system (i.e.Status Accounting).We carryout audits to check if works are carried out according to the procedures(i.e.Configuration Audit).Configuration management activities are carried out but itis a practice that is seldom formalized.This paper discuss the organization,software tools used,approach and development process that leads to thesuccessful implementation of CM.  \n## 1 Introduction\n\n### 1.1 Development of Configuration Management\n\nWhen the missiles were being developed in the 1950,the successful prototypeswere unable to be reproduced because critical last minute changes were notdocumented.In 1964,NASA published the first configuration managementmanual for the Apollo program to address the safety consideration of the mannedmission [1].The whole concept of CM focuses on preventing erosion offunctionality and safety of a product.  \nConfiguration management(CM)is a management discipline and a set ofprocesses to ensure effective asset management and change control to a productduring its life cycle.Classical CM emphasis its disciplined approach andsurveillance aspects of CM and downplays,in some cases ignores,the technicalaspects of CM,it was also administrative and labor intensive.With the evolution  \nof CM tool technology,the latest practice requires less clerical effort andreinforces the belief that CM is beneficial and that it is part of the solution,notpart of the problem.  \nAlthough Configuration Management is not specified in ISO 9001,it is one ofthe Key Process Areas in Level 2 of the Capability Maturity Model [2]developed by the Software Engineering Institute.It is an important function toachieve the Repeatable Level defined in CMM and essential to the successfulcompletion of software development projects.  \nWhile CM is developed from NASA and used extensively managing spareparts in the hardware industry such as automotive industry,it is more importantfor the software industry to adopt CM.Incorrect hardware can usually beidentified by some of its characteristics.However different versions of oldsoftware or information may exists at the same time.Moreover,improper versionof software may remain undetected until major system-wide failure occurs.Itwas confirmed in a recent MTRCL survey that all successful companies in UITPhave CM in place.  \n### 1.2 Introduction to MTRCL\n\nThe Mass Transit Railway(MTR)in Hong Kong was constructed through themost densely populated area of the territory.The Urban Lines system consists ofthree lines and a total of 38 stations,28 of which are underground.The overallroute length is 43.2km,with trains operating at a maximum speed of 80 km/hour.The average waiting time for trains is less than 2 minutes during peak hours.TheMTR carries over 2.2 million passengers everyday,making it one of the mosthighly utilized urban metros in the world.  \nThe recently opened Airport Express Railway is a seven-station,34-kilometreline completed in June 1998.Two new services are provided:the AirportExpress Line(AEL)and the Tung Chung Line(TCL).The AEL travels at aspeed of 135 km/hour and transport passengers from Hong Kong Station in theCentral business district to the new airport in 23 minutes with high-qualitybusiness-class style seating.The TCL provides much-needed relief to thecongestion on the Nathan Road corridor as well as establishes the first commuterrailway link between Lantau Island and Hong K","cbCaiutFL9pXxQzR","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiutFL9pXxQzR","pdf",623913,10,"English","# 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