tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33400508.post8974988871481186204..comments2023-10-09T02:53:10.424-07:00Comments on The Wisdom of Clouds: Beating the Utility Computing Lockdown, Part 2James Urquharthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07869296024524739031noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33400508.post-19756985676399077392007-11-07T05:19:00.000-08:002007-11-07T05:19:00.000-08:00I’ve spoken at several IT service seminars and I l...I’ve spoken at several IT service seminars and I like you like to preach about itil management. This is where good data center automation begins. Many companies in an attempt to save a few dollars will overlook the importance of ITIL and generally see their networks compromised at some point and in some fashion. <BR/><BR/>In general I recommend that companies begin by looking for a company that can provide them with an itil service. Outsourcing this aspect of <A HREF="http://www.stratavia.com" REL="nofollow">database administration</A> is both cost effective and smart as it allows any company’s IT team to stay focused on immediate in house needs. I also warn company’s against over looking this important step and remind them that they need to start here if they are hoping to have a solid run book automation process.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33400508.post-80184826081215933272007-11-06T15:48:00.000-08:002007-11-06T15:48:00.000-08:00Sorry for the cross-vendor post. I try not to do t...Sorry for the cross-vendor post. I try not to do that, but it was late and I didn't remember you were with Cassatt. On the standardization issue, I'd welcome the chance to work on a true standard. Unfortunately DMTF isn't the right organization as it doesn't provide for open discussion or voting. IEEE would be a better venue.Berthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07640484831964012982noreply@blogger.com