Harness Microsoft's Powerful Server Management Tool

If you're an IT professional, you're busy enough trying to manage multiple systems and stay proactive with the technology demands of today's fast-moving companies. System Center Operations Manager 2007 is designed to make your life easier-and this comprehensive book is your one-stop gateway to it all. With intermediate to advanced coverage, this book gives you the information you need to deploy, manage, and maintain SCOM 2007, and use it to monitor your network.

Along with pages of clear explanations and in-depth instruction, this practical guide puts SCOM 2007 into the context of your job role with real-world scenarios and examples. There is also a collection of ready-to-use scripts on the book's Web page at sybex.com that you can download and use immediately. From installation to automating tasks, you'll find the expert guidance you need to get the most out of SCOM 2007.

Coverage includes:

• Identifying system requirements and installing Operations Manager 2007
• Creating Management Pack lifestyle standards
• Monitoring services, servers, and clients with the Operations Console
• Understanding audit collection services
• Setting up agentless exception monitoring
• Backing up, restoring, and recovering from disasters
• Working with complex environments
• Streamlining and automating OpsManager 2007 with scripting
• Using Windows PowerShell with OpsManager 2007 objects
• Master the Components of SCOM 2007
• Create End-to-End Solutions Across Applications, Systems, Software, and Hardware
• Automate Tasks, Improve Reporting, and Increase Efficiency
• Be Proactive in Meeting Your Company's IT Demands
• Understand Microsoft Office Framework (MOF) and Best Practices