I think the word "system" refers them as a software that capture the changes made in a configuration. Go to page 118 section 4.6.2.2 Change Control Tools. It defines what their differences are. They can be used to communicate resulting decisions to stakeholders.
Is the configuration management system used to communicate approved and rejected changes to stakeholders? What are the key differences between the change management system and configuration management system?
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