Visio 2007 IT Professionals Detailed Presentation

Microsoft® Office Visio® Professional 2007 for IT : 

Microsoft® Office Visio® Professional 2007 for IT

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“If there’s a single invaluable tool for network and system architects, it’s Visio.” Infoworld, May 2004 “Top 10 tools of the trade”

Visio 2007 for IT Professionals : 

Visio 2007 for IT Professionals Visualize: Document / Design / Deploy / Manage Quickly implement new services and moves/add/changes Logical, Physical, Rack, Process, Asset diagrams and more Resolve problems quickly with accurate documentation Visualize security issues on network diagrams Visio Toolbox Web site for more tools and best practices Communicate: Share / Act / Collaborate / Educate Share, review, publish critical information throughout enterprise Enhanced SharePoint® collaboration; view Visio in Outlook ® email Explore: Analyze / Identify / Anticipate Manage, maintain, display, and clarify complex information ITIL, Data Graphics, Data Linking, AutoConnect, Color Themes Multiple data views and drill-downs with Pivot Diagrams New New New New New

Document / Design / Deploy / Manage : 

Implement new services and moves/add/changes Logical, Physical, Rack, Process, Asset diagrams Resolve problems quickly with accurate records New in Visio 2007: Visualize security issues on network diagrams* IT Pro Toolbox Web site** Visio IT tools Best Practices Reference material AutoConnect shapes Document / Design / Deploy / Manage ** Visit http://www.VisioToolbox.com * Requires Visio 2007 Connector for MBSA

Document / Design / Deploy / Manage Diagrams for every IT need : 

UML Database Flow Rack ITIL Document / Design / Deploy / Manage Diagrams for every IT need Web Network Facilities …and more!

Share / Act / Collaborate / Educate : 

Share / Act / Collaborate / Educate Collaborate on infrastructure and software design Quickly educate new team members Share, review, publish critical information throughout enterprise in Web format New in Visio 2007: View Visio 2007 diagrams in Outlook 2007 email Enhanced SharePoint integration Publish as XPS* and PDF*(via free additional download) * Add-in required to save as a PDF or XPS file, See http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/help/HA101675271033.aspx.

Share / Act / Collaborate / Educate Work in teams, publish information : 

Share / Act / Collaborate / Educate Work in teams, publish information Integrate with SharePoint View in Outlook email Track Markups View as a Web page Publish to PDF / XPS

Analyze / Identify / Anticipate : 

Analyze / Identify / Anticipate Manage and maintain network documentation Visually clarify complex information Act before problems occur New in Visio 2007: ITIL Template Data Graphics Data Linking Color Themes Pivot Diagrams - Change views, drill-down into IT data

Analyze / Identify / AnticipateSimplify complex information : 

Color Themes Analyze / Identify / AnticipateSimplify complex information 1 – Requires the Visio 2003 Resource Kit for IT Professionals. 2 – Requires Visual Studio Data Graphics Pivot Diagrams Data Linking

Visio 2007 extends IT systems : 

Visio 2007 extends IT systems Visio 2007 is a graphical control interface for… Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) Systems Management Server (SMS) Visio 2007 automatically generates… Project timelines Active Directory ® structures Visio 2007 templates help to configure… Windows® Server Exchange Server SQL Server TM Internet and Security Acceleration Server (ISA) Visio 2007 enhances SharePoint as a… Visio 2007 drawing repository Host the Visio ActiveX ® control for a visualization surface

Use Visio 2007 To help you operate more effectively : 

Use Visio 2007 To help you operate more effectively Find and View in SharePoint Scan and display with MBSA

Visio 2007 IT Pro Toolbox : 

IT productivity, security, and management tools Tools to integrate Visio with other systems Visio shapes and addons Case Studies Tips & Tricks White Papers Visio 2007 IT Pro Toolbox Provides a wealth of Visio 2007 tools, content, and education for IT professionals www.VisioToolbox.com

Extensibility and Programmability : 

Extensibility and Programmability Meet organization-specific needs Support for VBA Visio ActiveX ® Control Integral part of Microsoft Office System Automate Visio and associated data Link diagrams to databases with Data Linking Advanced data linking through APIs XML and WebServices Primary Interop Assemblies Visual Studio ® .NET automation programming

Create Custom Solutions : 

Create Custom Solutions The following slides show examples of solutions created by customizing Visio 2007 Custom code can provide many features including: Enhanced connection to enterprise databases Automatic generation of reports Calculations based on data contained in diagrams Streamlined user interfaces Interactive graphical interfaces to other systems More…

Visio 2007: Beyond the BoxCustom approaches to enhance productivity : 

Visio 2007: Beyond the BoxCustom approaches to enhance productivity Calculate current rack utilization Space Heat Power Compare to rack limits Report unused capacity Goal: Identify unused rack capacity in data center Benefit: Avoid unnecessary procurements and construction

Visio 2007: Beyond the BoxCustom approaches to enhance productivity : 

Visio 2007: Beyond the BoxCustom approaches to enhance productivity Provide services for new occupants Install network connections Modify patch panels Generate work order Document changes Goal: Manage moves/adds/changes Benefit: Minimize disruption for occupants

Visio 2007: Beyond the BoxCustom approaches to enhance productivity : 

Visio 2007: Beyond the BoxCustom approaches to enhance productivity Operations Center(NOC) needs: Diagrams showing location and connections of devices Wiring diagrams Installation notes Specifications Goal: Provide a way to quickly locate critical network documentation Benefit: Reduce time to resolve network problems

Get your free trial download ofVisio 2007 Professional athttp://office.microsoft.com/visio : 

Get your free trial download ofVisio 2007 Professional athttp://office.microsoft.com/visio