Configuration Item Lifecycle

The Configuration Item (CI) policy defines the lifecycle states of the CI.

The CI lifecycle includes these states:

This page discusses:

Initiation

The CI is in the Initiation state at creation. The Contracts Manager, Data Manager, Product Manager, Program Controls Specialist, the Subcontract Administrator, or the owner of the CI can promote the CI to the Active state.

Active

The CI is active and available to be used. The Contracts Manager, Data Manager, Product Manager, Program Controls Specialist, the Subcontract Administrator, or the owner of the CI can promote the CI to the Deliver state.

Deliver

The configuration item is ready to be delivered. The Contracts Manager, Data Manager, Product Manager, Program Controls Specialist, the Subcontract Administrator, or the owner of the CI can promote the CI to the Close state.

Close

Activity is complete and the CI is no longer available.