Configuration Baseline
A configuration baseline is a formally approved and documented snapshot of a product configuration at a specific point in its lifecycle — typically at a development gate, design freeze, or release milestone.
Why it matters
Baselines are the formal snapshots of a product configuration at a lifecycle gate — they are what auditors, regulators, and service teams reference when something goes wrong.
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Finocchiaro, Michael. “Configuration Baseline.” DemystifyingPLM PLM Glossary, 2026, https://www.demystifyingplm.com/glossary/configuration-baseline