The Reference Guide to Data Center Automation

This guide, written by Don Jones and Anil Desai, covers a wide array of topics focusing on improving IT operations.

Topics include the importance of business processes and frameworks, the value of network and server automation, tools and methods for supporting agile IT management, and the evolving role of IT as a service provider within an organization. Each topic will help IT management staff understand the components of a well-managed IT organization.

Contents:
Volume 1: Business Value, ITIL, Network Configuration...
Volume 2: ROI, Server Provisioning, CMDB...
Volume 3: TCO, Network and Server Convergence...
Volume 4: Remote Administration, IT Processes...
Volume 5: Business Continuity, Network...
Volume 6: Policy Enforcement, Change Tracking....
Volume 7: Virtualization, Patch Management, Provisioning...
Volume 8: Business and Help Desk Processes...