Software Change and Configuration Management A Complete Guide - 2019 Edition


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When doing a DR drill, have you found the run book to be out of sync with the current configuration? How many man-hours can be recovered through effective configuration management? Do you need a new release, version or patch level of the software? Is the service usage appropriate to capacity? Defining, designing, creating, and implementing a process to solve a challenge or meet an objective is the most valuable role… In EVERY group, company, organization and department. Unless you are talking a one-time, single-use project, there should be a process. Whether that process is managed and implemented by humans, AI, or a combination of the two, it needs to be designed by someone with a complex enough perspective to ask the right questions. Someone capable of asking the right questions and step back and say, 'What are we really trying to accomplish here? And is there a different way to look at it?' This Self-Assessment empowers people to do just that - whether their title is entrepreneur, manager, consultant, (Vice-)President, CxO etc... - they are the people who rule the future. They are the person who asks the right questions to make Software Change and Configuration Management investments work better. This Software Change and Configuration Management All-Inclusive Self-Assessment enables You to be that person. All the tools you need to an in-depth Software Change and Configuration Management Self-Assessment. Featuring 965 new and updated case-based questions, organized into seven core areas of process design, this Self-Assessment will help you identify areas in which Software Change and Configuration Management improvements can be made. In using the questions you will be better able to: - diagnose Software Change and Configuration Management projects, initiatives, organizations, businesses and processes using accepted diagnostic standards and practices - implement evidence-based best practice strategies aligned with overall goals - integrate recent advances in Software Change and Configuration Management and process design strategies into practice according to best practice guidelines Using a Self-Assessment tool known as the Software Change and Configuration Management Scorecard, you will develop a clear picture of which Software Change and Configuration Management areas need attention. Your purchase includes access details to the Software Change and Configuration Management self-assessment dashboard download which gives you your dynamically prioritized projects-ready tool and shows your organization exactly what to do next. You will receive the following contents with New and Updated specific criteria: - The latest quick edition of the book in PDF - The latest complete edition of the book in PDF, which criteria correspond to the criteria in... - The Self-Assessment Excel Dashboard - Example pre-filled Self-Assessment Excel Dashboard to get familiar with results generation - In-depth and specific Software Change and Configuration Management Checklists - Project management checklists and templates to assist with implementation INCLUDES LIFETIME SELF ASSESSMENT UPDATES Every self assessment comes with Lifetime Updates and Lifetime Free Updated Books. Lifetime Updates is an industry-first feature which allows you to receive verified self assessment updates, ensuring you always have the most accurate information at your fingertips.







An It Manager's Guide to Hardware Asset Management


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An IT Manager's Guide to Hardware Asset Management: The perfect guide for implementing an IT Asset Management (ITAM) program. This book will teach you what IT Asset Management is, and how it can substantially benefit your organization. Get a grasp of your IT Assets today and start learning how to effectively organize and manage them. Acquire the knowledge on how to setup up a successful IT Asset Management program from the ground up.This book is aimed towards all IT professionals that seek to learn the skills and fundamentals of Hardware Asset Management.




ITIL V3 guide to software asset management


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Appropriate for anyone involved in the governance, management and use of software assets within an organisation, 'ITIL V3 Guide to Software Asset Management' contains a practical approach to the management of software assets.Aligned with ITIL V3 and ISO/IEC 20000, this book has been developed to assist with the implementation and maintenance of all the necessary Software Asset Management (SAM) processes and procedures. It gives realistic and pragmatic suggestions for the content of a business case for SAM within an organisation.It provides readers with advice and guidance on the roles involved, together with templates and examples of some of the key documents. Includes examples of a SAM business case, the contents of a software policy, a policy on the use of hardware and software, and an acknowledgement of hardware/software policy.




The DevOps Handbook


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Increase profitability, elevate work culture, and exceed productivity goals through DevOps practices. More than ever, the effective management of technology is critical for business competitiveness. For decades, technology leaders have struggled to balance agility, reliability, and security. The consequences of failure have never been greater―whether it's the healthcare.gov debacle, cardholder data breaches, or missing the boat with Big Data in the cloud. And yet, high performers using DevOps principles, such as Google, Amazon, Facebook, Etsy, and Netflix, are routinely and reliably deploying code into production hundreds, or even thousands, of times per day. Following in the footsteps of The Phoenix Project, The DevOps Handbook shows leaders how to replicate these incredible outcomes, by showing how to integrate Product Management, Development, QA, IT Operations, and Information Security to elevate your company and win in the marketplace.




CompTIA Server+ Certification Guide


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Master the concepts and techniques that will enable you to succeed on the SK0-004 exam the first time with the help of this study guide Key FeaturesExplore virtualisation, IPv4 & IPv6 networking, administration and moreEnhancing limited knowledge of server configuration and functionA study guide that covers the objectives for the certification examinationBook Description CompTIA Server+ Certification is one of the top 5 IT certifications that is vendor neutral.System administrators opt for CompTIA server+ Certification to gain advanced knowledge of concepts including troubleshooting and networking. This book will initially start with the configuration of a basic network server and the configuration for each of its myriad roles. The next set of chapters will provide an overview of the responsibilities and tasks performed by a system administrator to manage and maintain a network server. Moving ahead, you will learn the basic security technologies, methods, and procedures that can be applied to a server and its network. Next, you will cover the troubleshooting procedures and methods in general, and specifically for hardware, software, networks, storage devices, and security applications. Toward the end of this book, we will cover a number of troubleshooting and security mitigation concepts for running admin servers with ease. This guide will be augmented by test questions and mock papers that will help you obtain the necessary certification. By the end of this book, you will be in a position to clear Server+ Certification with ease. What you will learnUnderstand the purpose and role of a server in a computer networkReview computer hardware common to network serversDetail the function and configuration of network operating systemsDescribe the functions and tasks of network operating system administrationExplain the various data storage options on a computer networkDetail the need for, and the functioning and application of, network and server securityDescribe the operational elements of a network provided by a serverExplain the processes and methods involved in troubleshooting server issuesWho this book is for This book is targeted towards professionals seeking to gain the CompTIA Server+ certification. People coming from a Microsoft background with basic operating system and networking skills will also find this book useful. Basic experience working with system administration is mandatory.




ITIL® 4 – A Pocket Guide


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The ITIL pocket guides of Van Haren Publishing are since long recognized as the industry classic guide on the topic of ITIL, in many languages. Over the years this authoritative guide has earned its place on the bookshelves and in the briefcases of industry experts as they implement best practices within their organizations. This pocket guide will provide readers with an understanding of the ITIL 4 service management framework, by: • understanding the key concepts of service management • understanding how the seven ITIL guiding principles can help an organization adopt and adapt service management • understanding the four dimensions of service management • understanding the purpose and components of the ITIL service value system • understanding the six activities of the service value chain, and how they interconnect • knowing the purpose and key terms of 15 of the 34 ITIL practices • understanding seven of these 15 ITIL practices in detail All exam requirements for the ITIL 4 Foundation exam are covered in this pocket guide. It also provides support for everyone who has knowledge of previous ITIL editions and is looking for a bridge to the new edition. ITIL 4 took a big leap into the modern world of IT service management, covering the latest principles and practices in a customer-focused, service-centric way, enabling Agile principles for maximum support of any business.




Business Transformation Framework - To get from Strategy to Execution


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For trainers free additional material of this book is available. This can be found under the "Training Material" tab. Log in with your trainer account to access the material. This book explains the Business Transformation Framework, BTF Version 2016, a structural approach based on best practice. It is a practical approach that helps organizations to design, develop, plan and govern organizational change. Obviously developing a solid and widely supported Change plan is the first step towards a successful organizational change! Simply said: BTF helps to get control over organizational change! In the BTF coherence and collaboration are essential. The BTF approach imposes the establishing of coherence between organizational setting, strategy, and business transformation portfolio as well as between the four different aspects of running the business: Customer Treatment & Channels, Processes & organizational culture, Information & applications and IT infrastructure & facilities. This is a complex process. The BTF methodology helps to make this a manageable process by following a structured and step-by-step approach. Establishing coherence is possible when all divisions in the organizations work together . . Coherence can only be achieved when all levels in the organization and all divisions and employees work closely together. The methodology aims at making change tactile and concrete, so that all stakeholders can be committed and contribute. In the BTF the design and development go hand in hand. That is so, because people are willing to change, but do not like to get a change imposed upon themselves! This book is the official manual of the Business Transformation Framework, BTF Version 2016. Primary target groups are: managers and professionals in the information-intensive firms and industries that are confronted with organizational change. The BTF has already been put into use by: operations managers, CIOs, information managers, portfolio managers, change managers, programme managers and consultants.




Basic Service Management


Book Description

Service Management is the potent idea that could change your business. This useful little book is a pocket guide on how to operate any enterprise, described from the point of view of the services it delivers. After all, delivery is what success is all about. It describes the basics, in realistic pragmatic terms. And it is brief - we limited ourselves to 50 pages. Whether you are in manufacturing, trades, retail, IT, not-for-profit...; whether you provide service internally to the rest of your organisation or externally to paying customers; whether you work anywhere from a small business to a government department; this book introduces you to service management. It will get you started, get you up and running, and it will set you on the path to the advanced concepts if that is where you need to be.




Maintenance Excellence


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Considering maintenance from a proactive, rather than reactive, perspective, Maintenance Excellence details the strategies, tools, and solutions for maximizing the productivity of physical assets—focusing on profitability potential. The editors address contemporary concerns, key terms, data requirements, critical methodologies, and essential mathematical needs. They present maintenance in a business context, review planning, measurement, feedback, and techniques related to cost, efficiency, and results, and summarize applications of tools and software from statistics and neural networks to cost-optimized models.