Planning for Software-plus-Services: A MOF Companion Guide (Now Available for Download)

The MOF team has released a new guide, Planning for Software-plus-Services: A MOF Companion Guide. Download it now:

DownloadPlanning for Software-plus-Services

The Microsoft Operations Framework (MOF) team is extending the MOF 4.0 core content with the release of additional companion guides. The guides are intended to help business and technical decision makers and IT pros perform IT-related activities effectively and cost-efficiently, seamlessly aligning IT and business goals. Each guide applies MOF 4.0 principles to specific activities—making MOF’s guidance even more practical and usable.

This companion guide provides a framework for considering and planning a software-plus-service strategy, using concise guidance and strategies from MOF 4.0 core content. The guide will enable you to make informed, cost-effective decisions and choose a qualified service provider. Ultimately, the steps outlined in this guide will help you evaluate how software-plus-services can best help your organization.

Related Resources

Microsoft Operations Framework 4.0

MOF 4.0 Online Forum

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Thank you!

Jason Osborne

IT GRC Program Manager