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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 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. Launch the download of Planning for Software-plus-Services.
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 Supporting Content

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

Launch the download of the MOF 4.0 core documentation in its entirety.

View the entire list of MOF supporting content available for download.

Launch the download of MOF graphics and mind maps.

Related Resources

Join the Beta

Microsoft Operations Framework supporting content guidance documents are available as beta releases on the Connect Web site. These are open beta downloads.

To join the Microsoft Operations Framework Beta, follow these steps:

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