Specifically, it refers to the arrangement and settings of hardware and software components within a system.
This can include things like:
* Hardware configuration: The specific components used in a computer system (e.g., CPU, RAM, hard drive).
* Software configuration: The specific software programs installed and their settings (e.g., operating system, applications).
* Network configuration: The arrangement of network devices and their settings (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls).
This restricted meaning emphasizes the arrangement and settings of components rather than the general layout or arrangement of something.