SAE EIA 649

What is SAE EIA-649?

Latest Version: SAE-EIA-649C

EIA-649, “Configuration Management Standard”, is the best-known industry standard for configuration management (CM). It covers the full scope of CM. It explains CM and provides the rationale for the various CM processes. It is applicable to both commercial and government environments. It addresses overall the what and why for best CM practices, as well as what is required in order to claim compliance (i.e. the normative aspects) to the standard.

Virtually all current standards or industry requirements for CM (such as government standards, ITIL CM requirements, ISO 10007 CM guidance, AS9100 and more) share the same principles as defined within EIA-649. SAE-EIA-649C offers valuable advice on requirements for achieving successful CM implementations. Its authors come from various commercial and government backgrounds and are experts in the field of CM.

Historical Publication Data:

Current Version:

SAE EIA-649-C

Configuration Management Standard

Published: 2019-02-07

SAE International

Previous Versions:

SAE EIA-649-B

Configuration Management Standard

Published: 2011

ANSI EIA-649-A

National Consensus Standard for Configuration Management

Published: 2004

ANSI EIA-649

National Consensus Standard for Configuration Management

Published: 1998

How to Learn more about EIA-649

Training & Certification Class

CMPIC teaches a 3-day course that addresses the full content of 649 standard. It explains the logic and meaning behind the various EIA-649C principles, including: CM Planning (CM Plans), Identification, Change Management, Verification and Audit, and Status Accounting. The class also offers options for implementation approaches and discusses how best to apply the standard in various environments.

As of 2019, CMPIC is teaching this course based upon the most current version of 649: SAE EIA-649C "Configuration Management Standard"

Students who complete CMPIC's training receive an authorized PDF copy of the SAE EIA-649 standard, a respected certification from CMPIC, and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the University of Houston.

If interested in attending this course, please click the button below or visit CMPIC's website: https://cmpic.com/6-cm-standard-649.htm

• "Configuration Management Industry Standard SAE EIA-649 (Rev. C) Principles and Applications Certification" CMPIC LLC (2020)
• "Configuration Management Standard EIA649C" SAE International (2019)
• "Update on SAE EIA-649-X Series of Configuration Management Standards" Steve Easterbrook (2016)
• "Configuration Management Standard EIA649B" SAE International (2011)
• "EIA-649-A National Consensus Standard for Configuration Management" TechAmerica (2004)
• "EIA-649 National Consensus Standard for Configuration Management" TechAmerica (1998)