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Table of Contents

Introduction: How to Use This Book

How to Use This Book

Who’s Speaking: The Many Voices in This Book

Who/What is Enterprise Management Associates?

About the Authors

Acknowledgments

Section 1: Failure is Not an Option

Chapter 1: The Odds Are Against You

Who Should Care About a CMDB System?

CMDB System DNA

Ok, So Are the Odds Really Against You?

Voices from the Industry, Voices from the Trenches

Back to the Drawing Board?

Framing the CMDB System Conversation

Summary Takeaways

Chapter 2: Why Bother? The Case for a CMDB System

A Few Initial Data Points

CMDB Success Rates Revisited

Some Short Answers

Return on Investment

Reasons for Going Forward: ...

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