A method and system for lifecycle management optimization. Specifically, the method and system disclosed herein eliminate the performance of exhaustive pre-checks, which pertain to determining compatibility between downloaded upgrade packages for installed components in a computing system and a current state of the computing system. Traditional approaches to performing lifecycle management operations entail downloading upgrade packages first, followed by the performance of the exhaustive pre-checks thereafter. In contrast, the method and system disclosed herein perform the pre-checks first, through a processing of fingerprints and, subsequently, based on the outcome of the pre-checks, allowing the upgrade packages to be downloaded or providing feedback to mitigate any issues that may arise.