All-in-One Guides:Data center systems management
Chapter 2: Change management
Change management vendor offerings
You've had a chance to learn about what change management means, what a CMDB does and how to implement it. Now get up to speed on what CMDB vendors, such as BMC, CA, and Aperture are offering to keep you systems management strategy in shape.
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CMDB software evades data center managers
15 Jul 2007
Article - The ITIL hype has prompted many vendors to offer CMDBs, but not all of these products are true CMDBs. Learn which vendors offer the real deal and whether you need a CMDB.
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CMDB: Choosing your vendor partner
Tip - Choosing a vendor for your CMDB requires planning and an understanding of your design concept. Expert Richard Ptak offers things to consider when taking on this project.
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BMC, CA showdown over CMDB title
Tip - BMC and CA have both been aggressive in the practical implementation and application of CMDB's in production environments, but have differing views on what makes a quality CMDB.
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BMC boasts business service management bundle
23 May 2007
Article - With new and upgraded business service management (BSM) software, BMC aims to help companies connect IT to the business.
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GridApp offers multi-platform configuration management
22 Mar 2006
Article - GridApp has taken the wraps off its new Configuration Management Database.
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APC launches data center infrastructure monitoring software
17 Jul 2007
Article - APC's Capacity Manager and Change Manager software tools take live power readings and determine the maximum capacity of your data center. The technologies claim to rival Aperture Vista.