Planning Resources

To maximize your understanding of planning and deploying MOM 2005, you should use this guide in conjunction with the following documentation:

MOM 2005 Conceptual Guide This guide provides information about service and operations management concepts, and identifies the basic requirements for managing computers, and the applications they host. It also provides information about the MOM 2005 components, user interfaces, and features, which show how MOM implements and supports service management.

MOM 2005 Supported Configurations Check the hardware specifications for any computer hosting the MOM Database, the MOM Management Server, the MOM consoles, MOM Reporting Database, MOM Reporting Services, or agents against the minimum hardware and software requirements that are specified in the "MOM 2005 Supported Configurations" data sheet on the MOM 2005 CD.

MOM Performance and Sizing Guide Utilizing this guide, along with the MOM 2005 Management Sizing Tool, can help you to determine the size and configuration of the MOM deployment that best fits your environment. You can obtain a copy of the guide at https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=46754.

Planning, Testing, and Piloting Deployment Projects This book, contained within the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Deployment Kit, is a valuable resource that will help you with preplanning tasks, such as creating a comprehensive project plan and following the Microsoft Solutions Framework methodology.

Microsoft Operations Manager 2005 Security Guide This guide presents important security guidance to consider when planning your deployment.

Microsoft Operations Manager 2005 Deployment Guide After you have completed all of the recommended planning phases in this guide, refer to the Microsoft Operations Manager 2005 Deployment Guide for detailed instructions about implementing MOM into your production environment.