1. Introduction to Hardware Asset Management (HAM) |
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Overview of HAM and its importance in IT asset management. |
Key objectives of HAM: cost control, compliance, and risk management. |
Relationship between HAM and other ITSM processes (e.g., ITAM, ITSM). |
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2. Hardware Asset Lifecycle |
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Lifecycle Stages: |
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Planning and procurement. |
Deployment and utilization. |
Maintenance and support. |
Retirement and disposal. |
Lifecycle Management: |
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Understanding the importance of lifecycle management. |
Best practices for managing hardware assets through their lifecycle. |
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3. Hardware Asset Inventory |
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Asset Inventory Management: |
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Creating and maintaining a hardware asset inventory. |
Importing hardware asset data into ServiceNow. |
Using the Configuration Management Database (CMDB) for asset tracking. |
Asset Classification: |
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Categorizing hardware assets (e.g., servers, workstations, peripherals). |
Defining attributes and metadata for hardware assets. |
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4. Procurement and Acquisition |
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Procurement Process: |
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Understanding the procurement process for hardware assets. |
Creating purchase requests and purchase orders in ServiceNow. |
Vendor Management: |
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Managing vendor relationships and contracts. |
Tracking vendor performance and compliance. |
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5. Deployment and Utilization |
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Deployment Planning: |
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Planning for hardware asset deployment. |
Configuring assets for use (e.g., imaging, software installation). |
Utilization Tracking: |
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Monitoring hardware asset utilization and performance. |
Identifying underutilized or overutilized assets. |
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6. Maintenance and Support |
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Maintenance Management: |
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Scheduling and tracking maintenance activities. |
Managing warranties and service agreements. |
Support Processes: |
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Integrating HAM with Incident and Problem Management. |
Handling support requests related to hardware assets. |
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7. Compliance and Auditing |
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Compliance Management: |
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Ensuring compliance with licensing and regulatory requirements. |
Tracking asset compliance status and risks. |
Auditing Hardware Assets: |
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Conducting regular audits of hardware assets. |
Using ServiceNow tools for audit reporting and analysis. |
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8. Retirement and Disposal |
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Retirement Planning: |
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Identifying assets for retirement or disposal. |
Planning for data sanitization and secure disposal. |
Disposal Management: |
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Managing the disposal process in compliance with regulations. |
Documenting disposal activities and maintaining records. |
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9. Reporting and Analytics |
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Reporting Capabilities: |
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Creating reports and dashboards for hardware asset management. |
Analyzing asset data for decision-making. |
Performance Metrics: |
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Defining key performance indicators (KPIs) for HAM. |
Using analytics to drive improvements in asset management. |
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10. Best Practices and Use Cases |
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Best Practices for HAM Implementation: |
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Strategies for successful HAM deployment. |
Common challenges and how to overcome them. |
Real-World Use Cases: |
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Case studies of successful HAM implementations. |
Hands-on exercises for applying HAM concepts. |
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11. Integration with Other Modules |
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Integration with ITSM: |
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Understanding how HAM integrates with Incident, Problem, and Change Management. |
Leveraging data from other ITSM processes for better asset management. |
Integration with Financial Management: |
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Managing the financial aspects of hardware assets. |
Tracking total cost of ownership (TCO) and return on investment (ROI). |
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12. Certification and Resources |
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Overview of ServiceNow HAM certifications. |
Recommended resources for further learning (documentation, community forums). Best practices for staying updated with ServiceNow releases and features. |
SAM 1. Introduction to Software Asset Management (SAM) |
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Overview of SAM and its importance in IT asset management. |
Key objectives of SAM: compliance, cost control, and risk management. |
Relationship between SAM and other ITSM processes (e.g., ITAM, ITSM). |
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2. Software Asset Lifecycle |
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Lifecycle Stages: |
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Planning and procurement. |
Deployment and utilization. |
Maintenance and support. |
Retirement and disposal. |
Lifecycle Management: |
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Understanding the importance of lifecycle management. |
Best practices for managing software assets through their lifecycle. |
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3. Software Asset Inventory |
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Asset Inventory Management: |
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Creating and maintaining a software asset inventory. |
Importing software asset data into ServiceNow. |
Using the Configuration Management Database (CMDB) for asset tracking. |
Asset Classification: |
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Categorizing software assets (e.g., applications, licenses). |
Defining attributes and metadata for software assets. |
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4. Procurement and Acquisition |
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Procurement Process: |
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Understanding the procurement process for software assets. |
Creating purchase requests and purchase orders in ServiceNow. |
Vendor Management: |
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Managing vendor relationships and contracts. |
Tracking vendor performance and compliance. |
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5. Deployment and Utilization |
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Deployment Planning: |
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Planning for software asset deployment. |
Configuring software for use (e.g., installation, licensing). |
Utilization Tracking: |
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Monitoring software asset utilization and performance. |
Identifying underutilized or overutilized software. |
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6. License Management |
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License Compliance: |
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Understanding software licensing models (e.g., perpetual, subscription). |
Tracking license entitlements and usage. |
License Optimization: |
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Analyzing license usage to optimize costs. |
Managing license renewals and expirations. |
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7. Compliance and Auditing |
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Compliance Management: |
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Ensuring compliance with licensing and regulatory requirements. |
Tracking software compliance status and risks. |
Auditing Software Assets: |
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Conducting regular audits of software assets. |
Using ServiceNow tools for audit reporting and analysis. |
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8. Maintenance and Support |
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Maintenance Management: |
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Scheduling and tracking software updates and patches. |
Managing support agreements and service contracts. |
Support Processes: |
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Integrating SAM with Incident and Problem Management. |
Handling support requests related to software assets. |
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9. Reporting and Analytics |
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Reporting Capabilities: |
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Creating reports and dashboards for software asset management. |
Analyzing asset data for decision-making. |
Performance Metrics: |
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Defining key performance indicators (KPIs) for SAM. |
Using analytics to drive improvements in software asset management. |
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10. Best Practices and Use Cases |
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Best Practices for SAM Implementation: |
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Strategies for successful SAM deployment. |
Common challenges and how to overcome them. |
Real-World Use Cases: |
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Case studies of successful SAM implementations. |
Hands-on exercises for applying SAM concepts. |
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11. Integration with Other Modules |
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Integration with ITSM: |
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Understanding how SAM integrates with Incident, Problem, and Change Management. |
Leveraging data from other ITSM processes for better asset management. |
Integration with Financial Management: |
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Managing the financial aspects of software assets. |
Tracking total cost of ownership (TCO) and return on investment (ROI). |
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12. Certification and Resources |
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Overview of ServiceNow SAM certifications. |
Recommended resources for further learning (documentation, community forums). |
Best practices for staying updated with ServiceNow releases and features. |