The planning sequence described in this paper covers the design of the data center's physical infrastructure layer, whose job it is to house, power, cool, and protect the data center's computing and network functions. 

Many IT project management initiatives often miss goals, exceed budgets and fail to deliver benefits. Read this paper to learn how optimizing project management can help organizations transition from managing IT projects to managing business outcomes. 

This white paper outlines the application process for both the PMP and CAPM exams, explains the composition of the exam questions, provides tips for successfully passing the exam, and lists the requirements to maintain certification. 

This expert podcast offers advice for deploying and completing tactical data quality projects from Forrester's Rob Karel. 

Requirements definition and management is an activity that has the potential to deliver a high, fast ROI. This white paper explains the characteristics of a good requirement and presents ten steps to better requirements management. Read on to learn how better requirements translate into easier, higher quality projects. 

The purpose of this white paper is to highlight best practices of identifying and managing changes that might occur on a construction project, and provide a process to effectively manage changes on construction projects. 

As the number of projects grow, so does the risk of failure as resources get stretched & oversight lags. It becomes increasingly important to define project management processes & develop metrics & best practices for keeping projects on time and within budget. Read this paper to find out if a Project Management Office (PMO) could be your solution. 

This white paper asserts that the common thread that must run through all phases of project manufacturing is a Project Portfolio Management (PPM) system. A PPM system will constantly examine resources, supplies and schedules to ensure that every phase of the project's lifecycle is on time and within budget. 

In this guide you will learn the most commonly used business analysis and project management terms and it helps you better communicate with business analysis and project management professionals. 

This white paper examines the IT Infrastructure Library Version 3® (ITIL V3®) and the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). 

Is your present mix of short and long-term projects putting you on a path to success? Read CIO Decisions Ezine on The Portfolio Approach and gain insight into successful PPM and IT project governance strategies. Access this CIO Decisions Ezine and subscribe instantly. 

This paper discusses how an organization can Survive poor economic conditions with strategic thinking and use of Project ERP by managing a downturn like a variance in a project. 

While data warehouses are important for many types of analytical systems, they aren’t always necessary. Building a data warehouse can dramatically increase the cost of a BI project. This paper describes data warehouses, along with many other options for placing relevant, timely information in the hands of business users.