The introduction is one of the areas where a documentation standard exists in most companies. This chapter may be divided into the following sections:
PurposeA short explanation of the purpose should be given, along with an indication of the audience for the plan. ScopeIndicate the scope of the plan with regard to
Vocabulary and Reference ListsThe introduction may also contain a vocabulary related to configuration management and one or more reference list(s). (If lengthy, they can go in an appendix, with a reference in the introduction.) Other lists, such as typographical conventions, may be included as appropriate, and some may find a list of previous versions of the plan useful. |