Key Points

• Preserving the integrity of software resources is the goal of effective Change and Configuration Management (CCM). As software development becomes more complex, CCM solutions must address the new challenges inherent in managing development in today's heterogeneous, distributed environment.
• This presentation examines the challenges of Enterprise Change and Configuration Management and discusses how an integrated CCM strategy can help you successfully meet these challenges. It also explores the issues you need to address to be successful and describes Computer Associates CCM strategy for a heterogeneous, distributed environment.
• Learn how the integration of CA's best-of-breed CCM products (Endevor for OS/390 and CCC/Harvest) can provide enterprise-wide benefits for your organization.

About the Author

Melissa Borza is the Product Manager for the change and configuration management (CCM) products for Computer Associates International Inc. These products include the industrial-strength tools: Endevor=AE for = MVS, CCC=AE/Harvest, and Enterprise CCM(tm). Melissa is responsible for the marketing and support of these products, and she has written articles and has delivered seminars on this subject around the world.