Imagine you are an IT manager for an organization and you are advocating for an update of the organization’s configuration management and change management practices.

Write a 1- to 2-page change management and configuration management plan to present to the board. Address the following:

• Explain change management practices and the benefits of updating and implementing such practices.
• Identify best practices for change management process including policy, procedures, systems changes to hardware and software, and business operations.
• Outline a configuration management plan for systems and process changes to the computing environment and business environment.

Note: Media-rich slides are not required for this assignment, but you are encouraged to include media as appropriate.

Format citations according to APA guidelines.

Include at least 3 academic references.

Submit your assignment.