In the constantly evolving landscape of software development, Software Configuration Management (SCM) plays a crucial role in managing system configurations across multiple environments to prevent inconsistencies and service outages. Traditionally handled by corporate IT, SCM has been revolutionized by the DevOps movement, merging development and operations roles and emphasizing automation. This shift has given rise to a code-based approach, where understanding the problem, selecting the right Configuration as Code (CAC) or Infrastructure as Code (IAC) approach, and evaluating the operating environment are key steps before choosing the appropriate tool. The article outlines various tools such as Puppet, Chef, SaltStack, and Ansible, each catering to different organizational needs, from large enterprises prioritizing security to smaller companies seeking simplicity. By following a systematic, step-by-step method to SCM, organizations can efficiently address configuration challenges and enhance their CI/CD pipelines.