Information Technology Reference
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These benefits are realized by the actions listed in Tables 1-3 through 1-6.
Ta b l e 1- 3
Actions That Lower the Cost of Ownership
Actions That Lower the Cost of Ownership
Identifying and validating technology requirements
Planning for infrastructure changes and resource requirements
Developing a sound network design aligned with technical requirements and business goals
Accelerating successful implementation
Improving the efficiency of the network and the staff that supports it
Reducing operating expenses by improving the efficiency of operation processes and tools
Ta b l e 1- 4
Actions That Increase Network Availability
Actions That Increase Network Availability
Assessing the state of the network and its ability to support the proposed design
Specifying the correct set of hardware and software releases and keeping them current
Producing a sound operations design and validating network operation
Staging and testing the proposed system before deployment
Improving staff skills
Proactively monitoring the system and assessing availability trends and alerts
Proactively identifying security breaches and defining remediation plans
Ta b l e 1- 5
Actions That Improve Business Agility
Actions That Improve Business Agility
Establishing business requirements and technology strategies
Readying sites to support the system that will be implemented
Integrating technical requirements and business goals into a detailed design and demonstrating
that the network is functioning as specified
Expertly installing, configuring, and integrating system components
Continually enhancing performance
