1.2. Defining Operations Management
There is often some confusion when it comes to the actual definition of operations management. Microsoft's System Center family of products comprises several products that span a wide range of "management" ground. The most confusing overlap of this area is between systems management and operations management. This section looks at the difference between the two.
1.2.1. Systems Management
Systems management is typically defined as software that is used to centrally manage large groups of computer systems. This software contains the tools to control and measure the configuration of both hardware and software in the environment.
Microsoft's solution in this arena is a product called System Center Configuration ...
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