Succeeding with Open Source

Bernard Golden - Collection Information Technology/Open Source

242 pages, parution le 16/11/2004

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Résumé

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 assessing open source products for their production readiness.

Highlights include:

Assessing open source business models
Managing risk, including licensing issues
Evaluating and selecting open source software
Locating and assessing technical support, training, and documentation resources

With the book's fast-track summary format, readers can quickly and easily navigate the text and its real-world examples. Open source OSMM evaluation templates, as well as additional case studies, are available at www.navicasoft.com.

Whether you are an IT manager or a consultant responsible for advising clients, this book will help you steer a clear course through the open source sea.

L'auteur - Bernard Golden

Bernard Golden is CEO of Navica, a Silicon Valley system integrator specializing in open source solutions. Golden has more than 20 years' experience in the IT industry, from software engineer to CTO and has worked in IT organizations, software companies, software consultancies, and venture capital firms.

Sommaire

Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Overview Of Open Source
- The Source of Open Source
- Open Source Business Models
- Open Source Risks
Selecting, Assessing, And Evaluating Open Source Software
- The Open Source Maturity Model
- The Open Source Product
- Open Source Technical Support
- Open Source Documentation
- Open Source Training
- Open Source Integration with Other Products
- Open Source Professional Services
- JBoss Open Source Maturity Model Assessment
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index

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Éditeur(s)	Addison Wesley
Auteur(s)	Bernard Golden
Collection	Information Technology/Open Source
Parution	16/11/2004
Nb. de pages	242
Format	17,5 x 23,5
Couverture	Broché
Poids	518g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780321268532
ISBN13	978-0-321-26853-2