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Unifying the Computer Industry: DMTF Launches Common Diagnostic Model System Health Management Initiative

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The Distributed Management Task Force, Inc. (DMTF) has launched a kick-off event for its Common Diagnostic Model (CDM) System Health Management Initiative, aiming to unify the computer industry on a single interoperable, secure, and functionally rich interface to diagnostics programs on multi-vendor computer systems. Industry leaders from top companies, including IBM, CompTIA, HP, Dell, and Symantec, emphasized the importance of CDM in streamlining diagnostics development and support. The initiative is led by the DMTF's CDM Forum, which has developed a Software Development Kit (SDK), compliance testing tools, use cases, and profiles, as well as a certification process.

Key Takeaways:

  • The CDM System Health Management Initiative aims to provide a single, interoperable interface to diagnostics programs on multi-vendor computer systems, reducing the need for independent hardware vendors (IHVs) to develop unique diagnostic solutions.
  • Independent software vendors (ISVs) will benefit from having a single vehicle to deliver adaptive software systems, while original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) will benefit from improved support from their vendors.
  • Industry leaders, including AMD, Dell, HP, Intel, IBM, and Symantec, have expressed support for the initiative and are committed to promoting open standards and interoperability.
  • The CDM Forum has developed a comprehensive set of tools and processes, including a Software Development Kit (SDK), compliance testing tools, use cases, and profiles, as well as a certification process.
  • The initiative is designed to reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO) for IT professionals by providing a framework for answering the age-old IT troubleshooting question: "Is the problem in hardware, software, or the network?"

Statistics:

  • Over 3,500 active participants from 39 countries and nearly 200 organizations currently participate in the DMTF.
  • The initiative has been developed and is being led by the DMTF's CDM Forum, which consists of industry leaders and experts in the field of diagnostics and system health management.
  • The CDM Standard has been adopted by a number of leading technology companies, including AMD, IBM, HP, and Intel.
  • The initiative aims to reduce the TCO for IT professionals by providing a framework for diagnosing and resolving issues with IT systems.

Sources:

  • Distributed Management Task Force, Inc. (DMTF), "DMTF Launches Common Diagnostic Model (CDM) System Health Management Initiative"
  • AMD, "AMD Supports the DMTF's CDM Forum"
  • IBM, "IBM Supports the DMTF's CDM Initiative"
  • HP, "HP Supports the DMTF's CDM Initiative"
  • Intel, "Intel Supports the DMTF's CDM Initiative"
  • Symantec, "Symantec Supports the DMTF's CDM Initiative"
  • PC-Doctor, "PC-Doctor Supports the DMTF's CDM Initiative"
  • DMTF, "About the DMTF"

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