Microsoft Operations Framework

Microsoft Operations Framework (MOF) 4.0 provides relevant, practical, and accessible guidance for today’s IT pros. MOF strives to seamlessly blend business and IT goals while establishing and implementing reliable, cost-effective IT services.

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Microsoft Operations Framework

MOF is a free, downloadable framework that encompasses the entire IT lifecycle. A collection of best practices and question-based guidance, MOF integrates:

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

Download the MOF to COBIT/Val IT Comparison and Cross-Implementation Guide
The MOF team has released the latest addition to the framework comparison companion guide series. This newest release will help organizations understand how MOF aligns with and supports the COBIT and Val IT governance frameworks as well as the vital role MOF plays in integrating GRC capabilities into quality and reliable daily IT operations. Download the MOF to COBIT/Val IT Comparison and Cross-Implementation Guide. To download the previously released guides, please visit the One-Click Download section at www.microsoft.com/MOF.

Download New MOF Companion Guide: Using MOF for ISO/IEC 20000
Using MOF for ISO/IEC 20000 will help IT management, staff, and service providers to understand ISO/IEC 20000 requirements and use MOF as a means for achieving streamlined and efficient implementation. The guide enables users to take informed steps toward certification, make cost-reducing process improvements, and increase organizational efficiency and flexibility. The steps outlined in this guide will help an organization meet ISO/IEC 20000 requirements and deliver effective IT services. Download the guide now.

Cross Reference ITIL V3 and MOF 4.0 Now Available for Download
The Cross Reference ITIL®V3 and MOF 4.0 guide will compare the similarities and differences between two of the leading service management frameworks—the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) and Microsoft Operations Framework (MOF). The guide will enable readers to understand the main characteristics of these frameworks and how the align, ultimately contributing to an informed approach to tackling today’s service management challenges. Download the guide now.

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