MOF and Service Management at Microsoft

Beta has released for "Getting Started with MOF 4.0"!

Don Lemmex — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:28:00 GMT

Picture this: you’ve just listened to a captivating presentation on MOF 4.0, and you’re all fired up and ready to get started. This stuff sounds great, makes sense, and could really turn your organization around. You can see all sorts of benefits from...(read more)

Validate organizational release readiness for Windows 7 with the new MOF Action Plan

BetsyN — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Ready for Windows 7? Let us help. We introduced a new series of MOF Action Plans earlier this year in order to provide IT pros with concise, actionable solutions that address IT problems faced in the real world. We’re happy to announce the latest addition...(read more)

Using MOF - Case Studies at Saudi Post

Don Lemmex — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:54:00 GMT

We’re pleased to announce the release of two new case studies sharing a recent MOF success story. Special thanks to Khalid AlHakim for driving this effort. Saudi Post, the official postal service for Saudi Arabia, used Microsoft Operations Framework (MOF)...(read more)

MOF Action Plan- Redistributing the Workload

JoeCoulombe — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:55:00 GMT

The Microsoft Operations Framework (MOF) team is excited to announce the first release in a new series of MOF Action Plans. Download the premier release now: MOF Action Plan- Redistributing the Workload IT pros are faced daily with challenges that require...(read more)

MOF Framework Comparison Guides Released

BetsyN — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 01:22:00 GMT

We’re continuing to extend core MOF content with two new companion guides: Cross Reference ITIL®V3 and MOF 4.0 and Using MOF for ISO/IEC 20000. These guides compare MOF with some of IT’s most widely used service management guidance. They’ll give you:...(read more)

Planning for ISO/IEC 20000: A MOF Companion Guide (Open Beta Now Available)

jasono — Mon, 04 May 2009 02:54:00 GMT

The Microsoft Operations Framework (MOF) team is extending the MOF 4.0 core content with the release of companion guides. These guides are intended to help business and technical decision makers and IT pros perform IT-related activities effectively and...(read more)

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

jasono — Mon, 04 May 2009 02:47:00 GMT

The MOF team has released a new guide, Planning for Software-plus-Services: A MOF Companion Guide . Download it now: Download — Planning for Software-plus-Services The Microsoft Operations Framework (MOF) team is extending the MOF 4.0 core content with...(read more)

Moving On....

jasono — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:01:00 GMT

I realize the MOF blog has been quiet recently and I wanted to let everyone know why. As the Quick Start Kit announcement I just posted shows, the MOF team is still hard at work at producing new IP for your consumption and will be continuing to build...(read more)

MOF IT Pro Quick Start Kit Now Available for Download

jasono — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 23:56:00 GMT

The MOF team has recently released a new tool to get you up and running with MOF 4.0. The MOF IT Pro Quick Start Kit is now available for download . The kit includes overview presentations, podcasts, and data sheets, as well as information on MOF and...(read more)

Companion Guides: IT Compliance & Software + Services

jasono — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:09:00 GMT

I've received several follow-up e-mails asking where the Companion Guides can be found and two of them are indeed available. The MOF IT Compliance Companion Guide is released and can be downloaded here . The MOF Planning for Software + Services Guide...(read more)

MOF 4.0 Now Under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License - Freely Adapt MOF for your Business Needs

jasono — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:28:00 GMT

Hi All, One of the first things people realize when looking at implementing a service management framework, whether it is ITIL, MOF, or another, is that they must not only be adopted but also adapted to your individual organization's needs. You have to...(read more)

Announcing: The Release of Microsoft Operations Framework 4.0 and the new MOF Online Forums

jasono — Fri, 02 May 2008 18:58:00 GMT

Hi all. I wanted to let everyone know about two exciting announcements. At MMS, the MOF team has announced the relesae of Microsoft Operations Framework 4.0 and the new MOF Online Community Forums , a new online home for the discussion of of all things...(read more)

MOF PM position filled

jasono — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:46:00 GMT

I wanted to let everyone know that at this time we are no longer looking to hire another Program Manager for the MOF Team. Thank you for your interest! Jason Osborne Frameworks PM...(read more)

Looking to hire a MOF Program Manager

jasono — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:50:00 GMT

We currently have an immediate need for a MOF PM to join the team here in Redmond, WA. I have posted the job description below and if you are interested in applying please forward contact me using the contact form on this site. The one thing I would add...(read more)

Project Hana (MOF v4) updates Beta Release

jasono — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 22:43:00 GMT

The Frameworks team continued its journey along the winding road to Hana by releasing a significant beta update this past Friday. With this release we have now released initial versions of every core Service Management Function (SMF) with the exception...(read more)