Succeeding with Open SourceAddison-Wesley Professional, 2005 - 242 páginas Much like Odysseus - who had to negotiate perils between Scylla and Charybdis - IT managers face daunting challenges. On one side, there is relentless pressure to cut costs. On the other lies an unending demand for innovative solutions. However, unlike Odysseus, IT managers must not simply avoid either fate: Instead, they must fulfill both quests. To meet these seemingly disparate goals, IT organizations are increasingly investigating the use of open-source software for its cost-effectiveness and flexibility. However, myths about open-source software persist - for example, that it runs only on Linux or that it is not stable enough for demanding production environments. Dispelling those myths, leading companies such as Amazon.com and Google rely on open-source software, and many more companies will make the switch in the years ahead. Succeeding with Open Source is the first book written specifically for IT managers who need to evaluate, select, and use open-source software. The author begins with the fundamentals of open-source solutions and how they differ greatly from commercial software. He then introduces the Open Source Maturity Model (OSMM), an invaluable resource for assessin |
Conteúdo
PART I | 1 |
Who Creates Open Source? | 11 |
Where Do I Get Open Source Software? | 24 |
Executive Summary 29 | 29 |
The Bottom Line | 38 |
Security and Quality Risk | 49 |
4 | 59 |
What Is Product Maturity? | 70 |
Assigning a Technical Support Maturity Score | 143 |
Assessing Documentation Maturity | 152 |
Documentation | 157 |
Locating Resources | 163 |
Assigning a Training Maturity Score | 176 |
9 | 183 |
New Standards in Integration | 189 |
Locating Resources | 195 |
The OSMM Template | 82 |
The Open Source Product | 89 |
Assessing Product Longevity | 103 |
Assessing the Product Team | 114 |
Open Source Technical Support | 123 |
Locating Resources | 128 |
Paid Support | 135 |
Assessing Source Integration Maturity | 201 |
Open Source Professional Services | 207 |
Assessing Professional Services Maturity | 214 |
11 | 220 |
JBoss Training | 226 |
Conclusion | 231 |
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