What does CI stand for ITIL?

configuration items
Defining configuration items ITIL® 4 defines a CI as any component that needs to be managed in order to deliver an IT service.

What is a CI in SCM?

Continuous Integration. The first is called CI (Continuous Integration), a powerful way to continuously build and test your code. Usually, the process is triggered off an update to an SCM (Source Code Manager).

What is a CI in change management?

Definition of Configuration Item (CI) CIs are under the control of Change Management. CIs typically include IT Services, hardware, software, buildings, people, and formal documentation such as Process documentation and SLAs.

What is the difference between CMDB and CMS?

A CMS may manage more than one physical Configuration Management Databases (CMDB). Its underlying structure is defined by the Configuration Model, a logical model of the IT organization’s service assets. The CMS is used to store information on all Configuration Items (CIs) under the control of Configuration Management.

How do you identify a CI?

Uncovering the Identity a Confidential Informant After a defendant has made a motion to reveal the identity of a CI, the court will evaluate the circumstances and evidence in the case, and then make a call about how important knowing the identity of the informant is to the defendant’s defense.

What is CMDB used for?

According to ITIL 4, a configuration management database (CMDB) “is used to store configuration records throughout their lifecycle and… maintain the relationships between [them].”

How CMDB and CMS are related?

With federation, core data is stored in the CMDB, which is linked to other, more detailed data stores. This linkage provides a CMDB access to all configuration items (CIs). Hence, the CMS includes the CMDB or multiple CMDBs, and through federation, access to all primary data stores and their respective contents.