Practical IT Service Management: A concise guide for busy executives

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· Packt Publishing Ltd
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279
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About this ebook

Explore practical IT service management through the ITIL framework, focusing on incident management, service desk functions, and best practices for improving IT service deliveryKey Features
  • Practical insights into implementing ITIL processes in real-world scenarios
  • In-depth explanations of critical IT service management practices
  • Focus on service desk operations and its critical role in ITSM
Book DescriptionThis book provides a detailed guide to IT service management (ITSM), centered around the ITIL framework to enhance IT service delivery. It starts by introducing foundational concepts such as IT services, common challenges in IT departments, and the evolution of ITIL, particularly the 2011 edition. The early chapters cover core topics like service strategy, design, and the ITIL lifecycle, offering a strong foundation for understanding how ITIL aligns with business objectives. As the book progresses, it delves into key ITIL processes such as service desk management, incident management, problem management, change and release management, and service asset management. Each chapter explains the roles, responsibilities, and best practices for each process, providing actionable advice and real-world examples for effective application. These sections focus on improving service efficiency and handling IT challenges. The final chapters address advanced topics like service level management, financial management, supplier management, and service continuity. These insights help readers manage resources, build vendor relationships, and ensure business continuity. By the end, readers will be equipped to apply ITIL to optimize IT operations, align them with business needs, and drive continuous improvement.What you will learn
  • Understand the core principles of IT service management and ITIL
  • Learn how to implement and manage key ITIL processes
  • Identify the responsibilities involved in IT service management roles
  • Explore the structure and lifecycle of IT service delivery
  • Understand the critical importance of service desk functions
  • Learn best practices for incident, problem, and change management
Who this book is for

This book is ideal for IT professionals, managers, and service desk personnel involved in IT Service Management (ITSM) and those looking to adopt the ITIL framework. Readers should have a basic understanding of IT services and operations, and it is recommended that they be familiar with service management principles. No prior ITIL certification is required, though a general understanding of IT systems will be beneficial.

About the author

IT Governance Publishing (ITGP) is the world's only specialist IT governance publisher. We produce books, toolkits and training aids on a wide range of topics including information security, IT governance, information risk, compliance, cyber security, IT service management, project management and management system standards.

Thejendra B.S is the IT Manager for a Software Development Firm in Bangalore, and has over 20 years of experience in IT. Besides working in India, his career has also taken him to Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Bahrain, and Australia. He has dealt with customers in many different areas of business, and has written many articles for websites such as Tech Republic and Disaster Recovery Journal.

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