Computer Associates’
Multi-faceted CMDB Strategy
A White Paper Prepared for Computer Associates
October 2005
Table of Contents
Executive Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................................1
The CMDB’s Architectural Roots ..............................................................................................................................................1
CA’s Innovations ............................................................................................................................................................................1
What is a CMDB? ..........................................................................................................................................................................1
What is the Industry Doing to Address CMDB Requirements? ..........................................................................................2
Computer Associates’ CMDB Strategy ...........................................................................................................................................2
The MDB as a CMDB Architecture ..........................................................................................................................................3
Standards and Integration ............................................................................................................................................................4
The Business Dimensions to CA’s CMDB Strategy ...............................................................................................................4
EMA Assessment ................................................................................................................................................................................5
Computer Associates’ Multi-faceted CMDB Strategy
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Executive Introdu