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About Microsoft Operations Framework

Microsoft Operations Framework (MOF) 4.0 delivers practical guidance for everyday IT practices and activities, helping users establish and implement reliable, cost-effective IT services. It encompasses the entire IT lifecycle by integrating:

Community-generated processes for planning, delivering, operating, and managing IT.
Governance, risk, and compliance activities.
Management reviews.
Microsoft Solutions Framework (MSF) best practices.

What’s New

Newly Released! Take a look at the latest Microsoft Operations Framework supporting content:

MOF Action Plan: Release Readiness for Windows 7
The latest release in the MOF Action Plan series addresses the challenge of validating people-readiness for Windows 7 deployment. Building upon guidance from the MOF Release Readiness Management Review, this action plan asks the reader to evaluate four distinct aspects of release readiness. The action plan provides key considerations to determine organizational preparedness, as well as guidance for creating a tailored deployment checklist.

Launch the download of MOF Action Plan: Release Readiness for Windows 7.
MOF Action Plan: Redistributing the Workload
This new series of MOF Action Plans was created to address the many challenges faced by IT pros. These resources provide IT pros with concise, actionable solutions that address real-world IT problems. The first release in this new series addresses the challenge of redistributing the workload due to staffing cuts. It asks readers to consider and reconfigure responsibilities and work distribution, based on key principles and best practices from MOF 4.0 core content.

Launch the download of MOF Action Plan: Redistributing the Workload.
MOF Framework Comparison Companion Guides
The information outlined in these guides will enable organizations to understand the characteristics and alignment of MOF and the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL), meet ISO/IEC 20000 requirements, and understand how MOF aligns with and supports the COBIT and Val/IT governance frameworks as well as the vital role MOF plays in integrating governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) capabilities into quality and reliable daily IT operations.

Launch the download of Cross Reference ITIL V3 and MOF 4.0.

Launch the download of MOF to COBIT/Val IT Comparison and Cross-Implementation Guide.

Launch the download of Using MOF for ISO/IEC 20000.
Planning for Software-plus-Services
The Planning for Software-plus-Services guide provides a framework for considering and planning a software-plus-service strategy, using concise guidance and implementation strategies from MOF 4.0 core content. The guide will help you make informed, cost-effective decisions and choose a qualified service provider. The steps outlined in this guide will help you evaluate how software-plus-services can best help your organization.

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MOF Supporting Content

IT Pro Quick Start Kit
The MOF IT Pro Quick Start Kit provides an overview of MOF 4.0 and gives you the tools to start using it today. The kit includes presentations and data sheets, information on MOF and compliance and training and certification, ready-to-use graphics, and supporting materials. Launch the download of the IT Pro Quick Start Kit.
MOF Job Aids for Plan Phase
These templates, worksheets, and tools help IT pros apply MOF 4.0 guidance to specific scenarios and challenges faced in the Plan Phase of the IT service lifecycle. Launch the download of MOF Job Aids for the Plan Phase.
MOF Job Aids for Deliver Phase
These templates, worksheets, and tools help IT pros apply MOF 4.0 guidance to specific scenarios and challenges faced in the Deliver Phase of the IT service lifecycle. Launch the download of MOF Job Aids for the Deliver Phase.
MOF Job Aids for Operate Phase
These templates, worksheets, and tools help IT pros apply MOF 4.0 guidance to specific scenarios and challenges faced in the Operate Phase of the IT service lifecycle. Launch the download of MOF Job Aids for the Operate Phase.
MOF Job Aids for Manage Phase
These templates, worksheets, and tools help IT pros apply MOF 4.0 guidance to specific scenarios and challenges faced in the Manage Layer of the IT service lifecycle. Launch the download of MOF Job Aids for the Manage Phase.
MOF 3.0 Archive
While MOF 4.0 supersedes the previous version in comprehensiveness and relevance, the MOF 3.0 archives are available for those users acquainted with this release and interested in specific reference points. View the list of MOF 3.0 content available for download.

Downloads

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