TS 13465

TS 13465 addresses the requirements for configuration status accounting and configuration data management within configuration management. In practical technical terms, it focuses on the information structure needed to track a defined product, system, or other technical item throughout its life cycle and to keep that information usable for control and decision-making.

How status accounting and data management work together

Configuration status accounting is the discipline that records and reports what configuration item is in use, which changes have been implemented, and how the current state is represented. Configuration data management is the complementary activity of keeping that information consistent, current, classified, and accessible. In general technical context, these two functions support change tracking, version differentiation, and accurate relationships across complex product structures.

What this standard covers

According to the title and scope, this standard sets requirements for CSA and CDM as part of the information base needed to establish effective configuration management. It aligns with the ACMP-04 (Edition 2):2007 reference source and provides a framework for organizing configuration information rather than describing a specific product type. Its value lies in helping users understand what configuration information must be controlled so that engineering and management decisions rest on a reliable record.

• Tracking the identity and status of configuration items
• Recording changes and distinguishing version differences
• Linking configuration information to technical and management decisions
• Managing information in a structured, accessible, and auditable way