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A Project Charter is an integral document to any initiative. This template will help clarify goals, determine guidelines, and establish milestones to keep a VDI implementation on track.

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End user acceptance is one of the biggest challenges to desktop virtualization adoption. IT should have a plan in place to guide communication efforts during the transition. By maintaining a consistent message and a consistent front, IT can set...

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Disaster Recovery (DR) testing is an essential component of any comprehensive DR plan as testing is what ensures that the plan is appropriate, accurate, and contains no errors or omissions.

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Effectively operating an ERP system requires documentation of the supporting technical infrastructure. An ERP runbook must be created before the transition to operation.

How can you consistently increase company performance year after year, without any benefit to your company's stock value? This has got to be the question that is driving Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer crazy.

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A Security Plan is the formal document that indicates both the security solutions that the enterprise will deploy to protect its information assets as well as the order in which they will be deployed. Building Security Plans is shown to increase...

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A Security Plan is the formal document that indicates both the security solutions that the enterprise will deploy to protect its information assets as well as the order in which they will be deployed. Building security plans is shown to increase...

Solution Set

This solution set will guide you through the process of developing a formal plan that outlines and guides security infrastructure acquisitions.

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Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) often instil fear in the hearts of IT leaders, who wonder what will become of their people, processes, and technology in the new organization. Use this storyboard to align IT with M&A goals, plan for the new...

Solution Set

IT must determine the business goals of the M&A, while also reviewing and revising its current staffing, applications, and infrastructure to address the needs of the post-merger organization.

Establishing operations at the recovery site is only the first half of the work involved in disaster recovery. At some point, services and systems must be returned to primary site facilities to resume normal operations. Repatriation is more than...

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Using the open-source model for the enterprise application needs of the organization requires careful preparation in terms of process, people, and technology. Follow Info-Tech's recommendations to get the enterprise ready for Open Source...

Skype's combination of strengths and shortcomings make it a complicated issue when it comes to use in business environments. However, while the desktop application poses similar security risks to other consumer messaging tools, small business IT...

Despite heavy government intervention to allay further financial crises, many US and Canadian Information Technology leaders are anticipating budget impact from the downturn and should be preparing to manage with less, a recent poll by Info-Tech...

Scenario planning is a dress rehearsal for the unthinkable. Use it to identify single points of failure, ensure agility, mitigate risks, and increase stakeholder confidence.

A pilot implementation allows an organization to confirm its strategy for full application deployment. To successfully round out a pilot deployment, ensure the pilot results are thoroughly analyzed and required changes are communicated to...

A pilot implementation allows an organization to validate its approach for full application deployment. To execute a successful pilot, an organization should effectively prepare the pilot audience, deploy a smooth pilot launch, ensure thorough...

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Selecting the appropriate Microsoft Volume Licensing program is not an easy task. Once small enterprises understand Microsoft Volume Licensing programs and are comfortable with the terminology, the next step is to access the organization's...

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This tool simplifies the decision-making process for Microsoft Licensing program selection. Once decision makers have gone through the three worksheets and read the accompanying research note, they should be able to determine exactly which...

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IT managers that attempt to implement Open Source Software (OSS) without adequate planning are setting up the project for failure. Introducing the OSS model into an enterprise requires careful preparation in terms of process, people, and...

Job Description

The role of the Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants...

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The Systems Analyst's role is to plan, design, develop, and launch efficient information systems and operations systems in support of core organizational functions. This individual will apply proven communication, analytical and problem-solving...

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The Systems/Software Application Tester's role is to plan, design, architect, and deploy effective test suites and regimes for in-house product development, software application development, information system launches, and operations systems...

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The Director of Information Technology's primary responsibility is to oversee the streamlined operation of the IT department and to ensure it aligns with the business objectives of the organization. This individual's principal goals are to...

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The IT Manager's role is to ensure the streamlined operation of the IT Department in alignment with the business objectives of the organization. This individual will plan, coordinate, direct, and design IT-related activities of the organization,...

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The Network Manager's role is to plan, direct, and coordinate the design, installation, and connectivity of computer and network systems to ensure the stable operation of the organization's IT assets. This includes developing, configuring,...

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The Infrastructure Manager's role is to plan, organize, and manage staff and overall operations to ensure the stable operation of the organization's IT infrastructure. This includes developing, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing key...

Template/Policy

Every couple of years, an IT manager or CIO must face the burdensome task of having to create IT operations planning for the enterprise. Use this downloadable tool to do it right.

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Reporting on project status is essential for keeping stakeholders in the loop, identifying problems, and documenting changes to the plan. Use this editable template to help you quickly document project progress and eliminate surprises.

Moving a data center can be a daunting task. Use this research note to help you plan the move and make it a success.