Download Microsoft Operations Framework 4.0

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

Launch the download of Getting Started with MOF 4.0: An Implementation Guide.

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

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:

Getting Started with MOF 4.0: An Implementation Guide
This new extension of the MOF core content speaks to three targeted audiences—the CIO/IT director, IT managers, and individual contributors. The guide is the first step to a more efficient MOF implementation. It provides role- and situation-specific guidance, focused on helping users understand where to apply MOF and how to get the most from its recommendations.

Launch the download of Getting Started with MOF 4.0: An Implementation Guide.
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 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 Graphics
This collection of graphics includes the MOF circle, mind maps, and related graphics, enabling you to customize MOF for your organization’s needs. Launch the download of MOF graphics.
MOF Online Content
If you prefer to read MOF online, this content provides guidance and best practices to help IT pros create, operate, and support IT services while ensuring that the investment in IT delivers expected business value at an acceptable level of risk. MOF online content includes an introduction to MOF, an in-depth look at MOF guidance for every phase of the IT service lifecycle, as well as additional MOF materials. Learn more about MOF online content.
MOF Extended Guidance
These extensions to the MOF 4.0 core content function as practical additions to the IT service lifecycle guidance outlined in the framework. They’re intended to help IT pros and business and technical decision makers align IT and business goals, enabling them to perform IT-related activities effectively and cost-efficiently. MOF extended guidance includes management reviews, companion guides, action plans, and job aids. Learn more about MOF Extended Guidance.
MOF Technology Library
The MOF Technology Library provides guidance and best practices to help IT pros better understand how to use MOF with Microsoft technologies. The first component of the library is a new series of Reliability Workbooks. These resources provide the knowledge, specific tasks, and schedules needed to keep technologies running smoothly so IT can deliver the services an organization expects. Learn more about the MOF Technology Library.
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 may be available as beta releases on the Connect Web site. These are open beta downloads.

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

Visit the Microsoft Connect Web site at https://connect.microsoft.com/InvitationUse.aspx?ProgramID=1880&InvitationID=MOFH-TMBV-G4GW&SiteID=14
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Scroll down to Microsoft Operations Framework.

If you have not previously registered with Microsoft Connect, you might be required to register before continuing with the invitation process.

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