Small Enterprise - Infrastructure

The Practical Approach to Infrastructure Management for Smaller IT Departments

Our connected and sequential Research Notes and Tools cover all aspects of network and mobile technology management. ITA Premium research will take you through the issues clearly and concisely from beginning to end.

Inner Wheel:

Key Management Responsibilities

Connected research will ensure you are effectively tackling your three key management responsibilities: Learning Trends & Developing Strategy, Making Technology Decisions, and Improving IT Operations.

Outer Wheel:

The Critical Steps to Success

Within each of the key management areas, three unique Research Note and Tool types act as defined steps toward successfully completing the IT management lifecycle:

- Forecast, Understand and Strategize
- Compare, Evaluate and Select
- Implement, Operate and Manage

Small Enterprise - Infrastructure Research Notes

Data Networks

Data networks are the mainstay of enterprise connectivity. Whether it’s a LAN or a WAN, the myriad connectivity options now available is unprecedented. Gain insight into selecting, implementing, and operating the right data network.

Infrastructure Management & Governance

A networking infrastructure is only as good as the people that are running it. Gain insight into the "soft" skills and practices surrounding networking infrastructure team governance.

Mobility

Mobile employees are pervasive in today's enterprises and require as much support as their "static" counterparts. Keep current on the latest technologies and approaches in this rapidly evolving space.

Network Asset Planning & Control

Networks don't build themselves - they require careful planning to ensure that all components are running optimally and meet service objectives. Learn best practices in how to design, build, and document your network infrastructure.

Network Security & Continuity

Read the headlines - security is by far the highest profile issue of the new millennium. Keep up to date on the latest IT security threat vectors and learn how to protect against and mitigate their effects.

VoIP & Coverage Networks

Sending voice over the IP network has finally achieved mainstream status. Learn strategies for assessing and adopting VoIP within the context of traditional voice delivery technologies and services.

Wireless Networks

Wireless connectivity options are quickly enhancing, if not displacing, their wired brethren. Access information that will help you select appropriate wireless technologies and maximize your wireless network investment.

**Future Research Topics**
Topic	Learn Trends & Develop Strategy	Make Technology Decisions	Improve IT Operations
Security Management
IP Address Management