HYPERAXE

In my job as a Configuration Manager, I am often faced on finding the right information on how to do things right or learn new things that would make me more effective. Added to that, is I am really a newbie when it comes to configuration management. I had done builds and release management before but those were minor work that I only do on the sides since I had been more of a systems architect/software developer throughout my career.

While googling around for stuffs, I stumbled upon this website that somehow provided me with much information on my new job and this is.. (drum roll please…) .. CMCrossroads!!!. The site is more of an information gateway for all Configuration Managers around the world to share ideas and get the much needed information for our daily tasks. It offers articles, white papers, a forum, and my favorite, web casts of configuration management experts. Moreover, it also provides information about the latest configuration management software out there. The best thing about this site is that you don’t have to pay anything to access the information it provides including the web casts.

As a starting point, CMCrossroads had helped me come up with a build and release management document for my company. Through its articles, and advices from the experts, I was able to come up with some initial build and release policies as well as a new standard versioning method that would be used by my team. I was praised for my work and all the things I wrote in my document is now being implemented on my team project and the bosses seems to be happy with it.

So to CMCrossroads, and the people that makes it up including those who are actively participating in the website, thanks a lot.

[tags]CM Crossroads, Configuration Management, Build and Release Management, Software Development, Software Engineering, Programmer, Build Version[/tags]

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