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 | Subversion (SVN) | Centralised version control with strict change policies. | Preferred in regulated environments (aerospace, defence). |
 | Mercurial | Similar to Git, optimised for scalability and ease of use. | Used in research or large repositories. |
+**Build and Continuous Integration Tools**
+^ Tool ^ Purpose ^ Example Use ^
+| Jenkins / GitLab CI | Automate building, testing, and deploying changes. | Trigger builds after commits or merge requests. |
+| Maven / Gradle / CMake | Manage project dependencies and build processes. | Ensure reproducible builds. |
+| Docker / Podman | Containerise environments for consistency. | Package applications with dependencies for testing and deployment. |
+**Infrastructure and Environment Management**
+^ Tool ^ Function ^ Application ^
+| Ansible / Puppet / Chef | Automate configuration and provisioning. | Keep server environments synchronised. |
+| Terraform | Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for cloud platforms. | Manage cloud resources with version control. |
+| Kubernetes Helm | Manages container-based deployments. | Controls configurations in microservice architectures. |
+**Artifact and Release Management**
+^ Tool ^ Purpose ^ Example Use ^
+| JFrog Artifactory / Nexus Repository | Store and version compiled binaries, libraries, and Docker images. | Maintain reproducibility of releases. |
+| Spinnaker / Argo CD | Manage continuous deployment to production environments. | Implement automated rollouts and rollbacks. |
+**Configuration Tracking and Documentation**
+^ Tool ^ Purpose ^ Use Case ^
+| ServiceNow CMDB | Tracks configuration items, dependencies, and incidents. | Enterprise-scale CM. |
+| Atlassian Confluence | Maintains documentation and process records. | Collaboration and change documentation. |
+| Polarion / IBM DOORS | Links requirements to configuration items and test results. | Traceability in regulated environments. |
+Example – An integrated  CM Workflow:
+<figure An integrated  CM Workflow >
+{{:en:safeav:softsys:rtu_ch4_figure11.png?400| An integrated  CM Workflow }}
+<caption>An integrated  CM Workflow (Adapted from GitLab, Atlassian, and IEEE 828 integration frameworks)</caption>
+</figure>
+Toolchain Integration for Autonomous Systems
+In autonomous platforms (e.g., UAVs, vehicles), CM tools are often integrated with:
+  * Simulation tools (Gazebo, CARLA) for versioned testing.
+  * Digital twins for validation of real-world behaviour.
+  * Edge deployment systems for over-the-air (OTA) updates.
+This hybrid approach ensures consistent software across all nodes — from cloud services to embedded controllers ((Raj, A., & Saxena, P. (2022). Software architectures for autonomous vehicle development: Trends and challenges. IEEE Access, 10, 54321–54345)).
+===== Common Pitfalls and Lessons Learned =====
+Even mature organisations often encounter challenges in lifecycle and configuration management:
+^ Pitfall ^ Effect ^ Mitigation ^
+| Poor version control discipline | Loss of traceability | Enforce the branching strategy and pull request reviews. |
+| Incomplete configuration audits | Undetected inconsistencies | Automate audit workflows and compliance scanning. |
+| Manual deployment processes | Environment drift | Use CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code. |
+| Siloed documentation | Lack of visibility | Centralise records using CMDB or ALM platforms. |
+| Lack of cultural adoption | Resistance to process discipline | Provide training, incentives, and leadership support. |
+Organisations that succeed in embedding CM practices view them not as bureaucracy, but as enablers of reliability and trust.

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