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CHAPTER 5
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There is more to managing a private cloud than just deployment and monitoring. You
often times need to ensure that the configuration of the servers that host private cloud
resources, as well as the workloads running within the private cloud, do not deviate too far
from their appropriate configuration. You need to ensure that the servers that host private
cloud resources, as well as the workloads running within the private cloud, are kept current
with software updates. You also need to ensure that the workloads and the servers that
they run on are regularly backed up and able to be recovered, both for business continuity
purposes and to accomplish data retention objectives.
Objectives in this chapter:
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Objective 5.1: Manage compliance and configuration
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Objective 5.2: Manage updates
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Objective 5.3: Implement backup and recovery
The practice of server administration increasingly involves not just ensuring that a workload
functions in a reliable manner, but that servers themselves are configured in a way that
meets legislative requirements. In many industries, computers must meet configuration
standards dictated by legislation. The compliance functionality of the system center suite
allows you to assess whether workloads in a private cloud are configured in a manner that
meets the organization's legal responsibilities.
This section covers the following topics:
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Implementing System Center Process Pack for IT GRC
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Understanding compliance settings
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Using Desired State Configuration
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Understanding System Center Advisor
