did-you-know? rent-now

Rent More, Save More! Use code: ECRENTAL

did-you-know? rent-now

Rent More, Save More! Use code: ECRENTAL

5% off 1 book, 7% off 2 books, 10% off 3+ books

9780735547100

IT Policies and Procedures: Tools and Techniques That Work, 2005

by ; ;
  • ISBN13:

    9780735547100

  • ISBN10:

    0735547106

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2004-09-22
  • Publisher: Wolters Kluwer
  • Purchase Benefits
  • Free Shipping Icon Free Shipping On Orders Over $35!
    Your order must be $35 or more to qualify for free economy shipping. Bulk sales, PO's, Marketplace items, eBooks and apparel do not qualify for this offer.
  • eCampus.com Logo Get Rewarded for Ordering Your Textbooks! Enroll Now
List Price: $149.00

Summary

The role of IT management is changing even more quickly than information technology itself. IT Policies & Procedures: Tools & Techniques That Work, 2005 Edition is an updated guide and decision-making reference that can help you to devise an information systems policy and procedure program uniquely tailored To The needs of your organization. Not only does it provide sample policies, but this valuable resource gives you the information you need to develop useful and effective policies for your unique environment. For fingertip access To The information you need on policy and planning, documentation, systems analysis and design, and much more, The materials in this ready-reference desk manual can be used by you or your staff as models or templates to create similar documents for your own organization. The 2005 Edition brings you up to date on the latest developments including: New information on implementing a rehire policy Updated information on LAN management best practices, including handling unauthorized devices New information on spam and conforming To The requirements of the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 How to implement policies for e-mail based marketing New information on creating a policy for managing instant messaging Why web site usability is important For The success of your business Updated information on technology relocation policies Sample policies, proposal templates, checklists, tally sheets, worksheets, tables, logs, questionnaires, and agreements are included for quick reference and adaptation to your particular needs

Table of Contents

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Policies and Plans: Setting the Framework
Purpose and Scope
Organizing a Manual
Setting the Standards for Responsibilities
IT Policy Approval Process
IT Strategic Planning Process
Documentation: Getting Everyone on the Same Page
Overview
Developing a Reference Documentation Policy
Document Formats
Document Management
System Reference Instructions
Project Documentation
Systems Analysis Documentation
Flowcharting Standards
Systems Analysis and Design: Staying Organized
Purpose and Scope
Systems Development and Planning
Systems Analysis
Systems Design
Systems Prototyping
Systems Implementation
Systems Maintenance
Programming Procedures: Solid Practices
Software Policies
Program Development
Programming Conventions
Purchasing Software
Program Testing
Software Installation
Program Maintenance
Project Management: Getting IT Out on Time
Project Management Fundamentals
Supplements to the Project Plan
Executing the Project
Project Closeout
Project Management Office
Corporate IT Computer Operations: Ensuring Security and Safety
IT Computer Operations Policies
General Operations
Operating Procedures
Report Distribution
Data Security
IT Support: Handling Day-To-Day Hassles
Help Desk Operation
Establishing a Help Desk
The Proactive Help Desk
The Help Desk in a Disaster
Managing IT Assets: Identify What You Have
Asset Management Policies and Objectives
Step 1: Lay the Groundwork
Step 2: Conduct the Inventory
Step 3: Crunch the Numbers
Step 4: Set a Service Strategy
Software Asset Management
Computer Hardware Acquisitions
Computer Software Acquisitions
Software Assets
Policies Covering PCs: Managing the Desktop System
Personal Computer Policies
PC Coordinator
PC Acquisition Procedures
PC Operations
End-User Computer Committee
End-User Technical Support
Local Area Networks: Keeping Everyone Connected
Local Area Network Policies
LAN Compliance Procedures
LAN Systems Procedures
IT Audits: Checking Your Work
Management Objectives and Audit Policies
IT Management Audit
IT Legal Mandates and Records Retention
Resource Management
Programming Activities Control
Computer Operations
Data Networks
Disaster Recovery/Contingency Planning
Workstation Audit Issues
Strategies for Surviving an Audit
Managing Human Assets: Keeping People
IT Personnel Policies
Recruiting and Job Search
Selection of IT Personnel
Testing for IT Personnel
Employment Interview
Performance Review
Employee Termination
Employee Development
Employee Communications
IT Employee Compensation
IT Employee Burnout
IT Employee Productivity
Removing Problem IT Employees
IT Management Competencies
Other Policies
IT Training: Building the Team
IT Training Policies
Managing IT Training
New Employee Orientation
Employee Training
Presentation Methodologies
Vendors: Getting the Goods
Vendor Policies
Consulting Service Contracting
Contract Personnel
IT Operation Services
Selection Process
Supporting Devices: More Than Just PCs
Supporting Device Policy and Scope
Supporting Device Inventory
Supporting Device Maintenance
Operation of Supporting Devices
User and IT Support Training
Supporting Device Acquisition Procedures
The Internet: Making IT Productive
Purpose of the Internet and E-mail Policy
Methods of Internet Access
Internet Security Policy
Internet Use Policy
Acceptable Use Agreement
Use of Application Service Providers
ASP Vendor Selection Process
ASP Vendor Management
End-User Systems: Do IT Yourself Computing
What Is End-User Computing?
Personal Computing
The Problems with End-User Computing
Personal Computing vs. Corporate Computing
Managing a Proactive End-User Computing Program
End-User Policies
Business Continuity Planning: Staying in Business
Purpose and Scope
What Should a Plan Look Like?
Business Continuity Planning Basics
Planning-the Next Step
Writing your Plans
Technology Relocation: Successfully Moving Your IT Operations
Purpose and Scope
Business Issues
Relocation Process
Patch Management: Keeping Everyone Up-To-Date
Purpose and Scope
Patch Management Process
Web Site Usability
The Purpose of a Web Site Usability Policy
Web Site Usability
Web Site Usability Policy
IT Staffing: Meeting Customer Service Expectations
Staffing for Service
What Is This "Thing" called Customer Service?
Components of IT Service Staffing
Metrics-IT's Measures of Success
Why Use a Customer Survey?
Translating Requirements into a Staff Level
Summary
Sample Policies
Glossary of IT Terms
Index
Table of Contents provided by Rittenhouse. All Rights Reserved.

Supplemental Materials

What is included with this book?

The New copy of this book will include any supplemental materials advertised. Please check the title of the book to determine if it should include any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

The Used, Rental and eBook copies of this book are not guaranteed to include any supplemental materials. Typically, only the book itself is included. This is true even if the title states it includes any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

Rewards Program