Imagine this scenario: As a requirement of the Smallville contract, Gail Industries must review and recommend an update of the organization’s configuration management and change management practices.

Imagine this scenario: As a requirement of the Smallville contract, Gail Industries must review and recommend an update of the organization’s configuration management and change management practices.  

 Review the Gail Industries Case Study, as needed.

 Write a 1- to 2-page change management and configuration management plan to present to the board in which you:

Explain change management practices and the benefits of updating and implementing such practices.  

Identify best practices for a 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.

Include appropriate visuals, such as images, charts, diagrams.

Cite references to support your assignment.  

 Format citations according to APA guidelines.