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Optimization Models and Capabilities
Jun. 25, 2007

The three Infrastructure Optimization models that Microsoft has developed cover various types of solution areas that IT systems should address. The column at right shows some of the Microsoft products that can be used to improve a customer's capabilities in each of the areas.

Model Solution Area Relevant Microsoft Products
Core Infrastructure Optimization Model • Identity and Access Management

• Desktop, Device, and Server Management

• Data Protection and Recovery

• Security and Networking

• IT and Security Process
• Vista

• Windows Server

• Forefront Security

• Systems Management Server

• Operations Manager

• Data Protection Manager
Application Platform Infrastructure Optimization Model • User Experience

• SOA and Business Process

• Data Management

• Development

• Business Intelligence
• BizTalk

• Expression

• SQL Server

• Silverlight

• Visual Studio

• Office Business Applications
Business Productivity Infrastructure Optimization Model • Collaboration and Communication

• Enterprise Content Management

• Business Intelligence

• Exchange Server

• SharePoint Server

• Live Communications Server

• Office

Source: Microsoft

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