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OPSFLARE – Comprehensive IT Data that Enables Superior Operations
OPSFLARE is the one solution you need to maximize the utility and efficacy of your operational tools. By enhancing the accuracy, currency, and comprehensiveness of the data these tools rely on, OPSFLARE can help improve operational performance across your entire IT...
Configuration data and cloud services: putting the big picture together
Cloud services, whether they be infrastructure or software offerings, have become a common part of most company’s IT landscape. There is no question that cloud services enable users to access powerful functionality without the up-front costs of developing them...
How the BYO Everything Trend Affects IT Operational Data
The bring-your-own device (BYOD) trend has been prevelant since approximately 2008, and what many initially thought was a passing fad has now become a mainstay of the business environment. The consumerization of IT began with employees bringing their personal smart...
Security alerts and CMDB data quality – responding quickly to shut the back door
Everyday new security threats emerge – from software and hardware vendors diligently testing their products, to customers reporting issues and hackers exploiting vulnerabilities. In response to these threats, vendors are constantly developing patches and fixes to...
Why CMDB’s Fail – Part 2
In Part 2 of this series we continue our discussion on Failed CMDB Initiatives, the reasons they fail and how to avoid them. Avoiding the Pitfalls Solution Definition and Organizational Scope The introduction of the term Configuration Management Systen (CMS) to replace...
Why CMDB’s Fail – Part 1
In Part 1 of this series we discuss Failed CMDB Initiatives, the reasons they fail and how to avoid them. Executive Summary Every type of initiative has its challenges and can fail for a variety of reasons. Configuration Management Database (CMDB) initiatives are no...
The False Promise of Discovery Tools – Part 2
In Part 1 of this series we discussed how discovery tools have some basic problems, that have never been completely resolved. In Part 2 of this series we continue our discussion on the False Promise of Discovery Tools. Latency The discovery tools themselves also must...
The False Promise of Discovery Tools – Part 1
Of all the silver bullets promised for IT management, the discovery tool is often one of the most over-sold. “Just point our tool at your IT infrastructure,” the sales rep promises, “and we’ll discover hardware, software, servers, databases, applications, dependencies...
Better Quality Data Leads to a More Confident Threat Response
(Updated by Blazent Services) On April 16, 2018, the US and UK governments issued a warning about foreign governments sponsoring hackers who target the networks of companies and government organizations by exploiting network devices with default administrative...
IT Health Check – A Small Bet with a Big Return
Malware, data breaches, software compatibility issues and rising IT costs – if you want to control them, then you must understand what components reside in your IT environment. Just one malicious attack, major incident or loss of company data can bring your business...
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