This guide provides a quick reference to the processes covered by the ITIL V3 SOA syllabus. It is designed as a study aid for students taking the ITIL Capability qualification for SOA, and as a handy portable reference source for practitioners who work with these processes.
Modern day IT Services and its subsequent businesses are going through a vast range of changes. These are changes in either demand or the way technology is evolved in the day to day life. IT Industry has been through the phases from business-oriented units to end-user-oriented services. If we look into the history of the IT industry, then we do not need not go beyond the 20th century. It was a UK government initiative that started one of the first frameworks to enhance capacities delivered by IT industry. ITIL® should be given credit for how the IT development work is conducted in today's scenario. When the UK government implemented this framework in general IT practices, the IT work was done for the end users but with a focus towards the businesses. The enhancements in industry ensured that innovations are part of the industry but now the focus is moved from a phase to other. Today, a consumer holds the maximum power to influence biggest business decisions. Until a few years ago, the IT industry had a life that focussed on what requirements clients are looking to fulfill with. Now clients have to sustain that trend and add a separate set that talks about their product's end users. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS) etc came to existence as these gave an idea to address end-users expectations directly even when serving the client. There are other project management frameworks that assist organisations developing their processes but ITIL has a unique advantage as it guides on not only setting up the process but to add a flavor of the service industry. I am trying to put all my professional experiences and knowledge earned through the trainings in this book. Wish you all a Happy Learning time!
This guide provides a quick reference to the processes covered by the ITIL V3 PPO syllabus. It is designed as a study aid for students taking the ITIL Capability qualification for PPO, and as a handy portable reference source for practitioners who work with these processes.
The Service Catalog means many different things to many different people. However most would agree that a catalog that helps customers and users to quickly identify the services they require clearly adds value. In turn this helps organizations identify key services that support business processes, understand the contribution made by those services and manage them appropriately. This well-constructed book provides practical advice and information that will help organizations to understand how to design and develop a service catalog and to understand the role that the service catalog performs within the service portfolio. Readers will gain practical information and knowledge that will help with: understanding the full concept of the service catalog understanding the scope of the service catalog building an appropriate service catalog for your organization identifying the true value that the service catalog can deliver to your organization understanding services and the value that they provide to your organization and customers managing the service catalog In addition, a complete service catalog schematic is provided and the service portfolio pyramid, which is unique to this book, is introduced showing how all the pieces of the puzzle fit together. Widely researched and reviewed by some of the world s leading experts, this book provides a down-to-earth and practical resource for not only those who are developing Service Catalogs for the first time but also for those looking to refine their services according to agreed and established best practice concepts.
This book presents the latest syllabus contnent and expert examination guidance, making it the definitive study aid for the IT service management intermediate examinations. Containing practical advice for candidates on how to prepare for and answer examination questions on the service lifecycle and service capability streams, the book also covers the syllabus topics which are common across most of the modules. Chapters are organised with references to the core publications, and self-assessment questions help students prioritise those topics they need to revise. The book contains sample exam questions, advice on how to dissect questions and scenarios, and exam answers that are thoroughly explained to aid the learning process.
This volume provides updated guidance on how to design, develop and implement service management both as an organisational capability and a strategic asset. It is a guide to a strategic review of ITIL-based service management capabilities, with the aim of improving their alignment with overall business needs. It is written primarily for senior managers who provide leadership and direction in the form of objectives, plans and policies. It is also benefits mangers at other levels, by explaining the logic of senior management decisions.
Everything you need to prepare for the ITIL exam – Accredited to 2011 syllabus The ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) exam is the ultimate certification for IT service management. This essential resource is a complete guide to preparing for the ITIL Foundation exam and includes everything you need for success. Organized around the ITIL Foundation (2011) syllabus, the study guide addresses the ITIL Service Lifecycles, the ITIL processes, roles, and functions, and also thoroughly explains how the Service Lifecycle provides effective and efficient IT services. Offers an introduction to IT service management and ITIL V3 service strategy Highlights the topics of service design and development and the service management processes Reviews the building, testing, authorizing, documenting, and implementation of new and changed services into operation Addresses creating and maintaining value for customers through monitoring and improving services, processes, and technology Download valuable study tools including practice exams, flashcards, a glossary of key terms and more. If you prefer self-study over the more expensive training course, but you don't want to skimp on information or preparation, then this study guide is for you.
Software services are established as a programming concept, but their impact on the overall architecture of enterprise IT and business operations is not well-understood. This has led to problems in deploying SOA, and some disillusionment. The SOA Source Book adds to this a collection of reference material for SOA. It is an invaluable resource for enterprise architects working with SOA.The SOA Source Book will help enterprise architects to use SOA effectively. It explains: What SOA is How to evaluate SOA features in business terms How to model SOA How to use The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF ) for SOA SOA governance This book explains how TOGAF can help to make an Enterprise Architecture. Enterprise Architecture is an approach that can help management to understand this growing complexity.
Note: This book is available in several languages: Dutch, English, French, Spanish. Foundations of ITIL and its predecessors have become the industry classic guide on the topic of ITIL. Over the years this authoritative guide has earned its place on the bookshelves and in the briefcases of industry experts as they implement best practices within their organizations. This version has now been upgraded to reflect ITIL V3. Written in the same concise way and covering all the facts, readers will find that this title succinctly covers the key aspects of the ITIL V3 upgrade. The ITIL V3 approach covering the ITIL Lifecycle is fully covered. In addition those who are familiar with the Version 2 process approach will be delighted to discover that this new edition of Foundations of ITIL has split out all the processes and describes them in detail. This means that it is easy for all readers to access and grasp the process concepts that are so pivotal to many service management day-to-day operations. This title covers the following:
A very practical publication that contains the knowledge of a large number of experts from all over the world. Being independent from specific frameworks, and selected by a large board of experts, the contributions offer the best practical guidance on the daily issues of the IT manager.