End Users
As cash-strapped organizations continue to be forced to do more with less, standards play an increasingly critical role in IT management. In the heterogeneous data center and other environments in which multiple vendor solutions are the norm, standards enable the integration, flexibility and end-to-end interoperability that are key to controlling costs.
The DMTF’s standards and technologies are among the most widely implemented industry-wide. From the Common Information Model (CIM) and Web-Based Enterprise Management (WBEM) standards, which deliver a common way to describe and exchange management information, to the Systems Management Architecture for Server Hardware (SMASH) specifications, which enable simple and intuitive management of heterogeneous servers in the data center, DMTF’s vendor-neutral technologies provide end users with the reduced operational costs that result from a simplified IT infrastructure.
End users of technology standards – and the IT professionals who manage these organizations – are an important part of the DMTF community. We encourage end users to Join Us, and influence the future of standards for the benefit of your company.
Related Links
The Growing Importance of Management Standards (PDF)
Learning Center – Visit the Learning Center for DMTF Standards Briefs and more.
DMTF Standards – All of the DMTF’s standards and specifications can be found on our Standards page. If you’re looking for more on a specific DMTF technology, you can also visit our list of Technologies A to Z.
Support – Have a specific question on how to implement a DMTF standard? Just visit the Contact Us page, and fill out the form.
Join Us - The DMTF strongly encourages IT end users to join the organization, providing special discounted rates for these valued members to encourage higher levels of participation. Visit the Join Us section to learn more.