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Endpoints

Devices people use to do their jobs

Endpoint Examples

Laptops, tablets, printers, mobile devices

Network

Connects users, devices and applications

Network Examples

Switches, routers, wi-fi

Servers

Computer that runs applications and other workloads

Server Examples

Database, File, Mail, Print, and Web

Storage

Where data is stored and protected

Storage Examples

SAN, NAS, Flash, Backup

Cloud

IT resources delivered over the internet

Cloud Examples

Azure, AWS, Hybrid Cloud Services (HCI)

Security

Protects users, devices, data, and applications from threats

Security Examples

MFA, Firewalls. Endpoint protection, SIEM (Security Information and Event Management)

Data Center

Main infrastructure that runs applications and stores data

Data Center Components

Power/Cooling, Servers, Storage, Applications, Security, Backup/Disaster Recovery

Collaboration

Tools that help people communicate and work together

Collaboration Examples

Microsoft Teams, meeting rooms, voice systems, video conferencing

Software

Applications and platforms used by organizations

Software Examples

M365, operating systems, databases, applications

Backup & Disaster Recovery

Protects against data loss

Backup & Disaster Recovery Examples

Outages, Cyberattacks, Threats

Virtualization

Allows multiple virtual machines to run on one physical server

Virtualization Examples (Partners)

Hyper-V, VMware, Azure VM

Managed Services

Monitoring and management of IT environments

Professional Services

Assessments, design, implementation, migration, and consulting (S.A.S.'s)

Configuration Services

Prepares devices before deployment

Configuration Services Examples

Imaging, Asset Tagging, Software Installs, Staging, Enrollment

Lifecycle Services

Supports technology from beginning to end (procurement, deployment, management, refresh, retirement)

Physical Security

Cameras, access control, ID Verification (Badge Systems)

Imaging

Loading company operating system and settings onto devices

Asset Tagging

Applying tracking tags to devices

Staging

Preparing devices before delivery for user-readiness

Software Installs

Installing required applications before device rollout

Device Deployment

Delivering and distributing devices to end users

Enrollment

Registering devices into management platforms for security/policy requirements

Edge Computing

Processing data closer to where it is created

Licensing

Purchasing and managing software subscriptions and agreements