Introduction to NonStop Operations Management

Automating and Centralizing Operations
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Why Automate and Centralize Operations?
Centralizing operations is the process of managing distributed systems, distributed
applications, or a whole network from a single site. Centralizing operations:
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Allows fewer expert operators to manage a greater number of systems
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Allows you to leave some systems unattended or supported by only minimal staff
Typically, a central site serves as a service organization to all other sites. The central
site’s service-level agreements usually define its role in relation to other sites in the
organization. As a service organization, the central site provides:
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Staff experience and expertise
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Data security
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Data storage
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Daily backup and recovery of data
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Hardware and software recommendations
Figure 12-2 shows the typical hierarchy of a central site managing a network of
distributed systems.
Figure 12-2. Centralized Operations
Central
System
Distributed
Systems
Workstations
and PCs
Mainframe
Departmental
Systems
End Users
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