All-in-One Guides:Data center systems management
Chapter 2: Change management
What is change management?
Change management might sound like an easy enough concept to get your mind around, but what does it really mean to IT pros? What do data center managers need to know about change management to keep their systems running smoothly. Find out in this section of our systems management All-in-one guide.
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Systems management: Spending tepid, ITIL and CMDB gain credence
13 Jul 2007
Article - In 2007, only 40% of IT managers plan to spend more on systems management tools. Those making investments are interested in software support for ITIL initiatives and CMDB tools.
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CMDB project determination: Do we need a CMDB?
Tip - How does a company determine if they need a CMDB? Systems management expert Jasmine Noel offers suggestions.
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Get to know your data center with CMDB
05 Apr 2006
Article - Chances are good that your company is already using some form of a -- but you might not know it. A CMDB is a database that contains information about all components in a data center and the relationships between those components.