Cloud asset management (CAM) is the practice of tracking, monitoring, and optimizing the use of resources within a cloud environment. It involves managing tangible (physical servers, storage) and intangible (software licenses, staff knowledge) assets to ensure efficient, secure cloud operations.
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IT Asset Management (ITAM) is the process of tracking, managing, and optimizing IT assets throughout their lifecycle. This includes hardware, software, and cloud resources, ensuring they are used efficiently, securely, and in compliance with organizational policies and regulations.
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A Cloud CMDB helps organizations manage and track cloud resources differently than traditional CMDBs did with physical assets.
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Cloud governance tools help organizations manage and control their cloud environments, ensuring security, compliance, cost optimization, and efficient resource utilization. These tools can automate policy enforcement, monitor resource usage, manage access, and provide visibility into cloud spending.
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An asset inventory is a comprehensive record of all the physical and digital assets owned by an organization. It's a crucial part of asset management, providing a detailed list of everything from hardware and software to intellectual property and even intangible assets.
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AWS cloud governance refers to the collection of frameworks, policies, procedures, and tools that organizations use to manage their AWS cloud environments.
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A Configuration Management Database (CMDB) is a database that stores information about an organization's IT assets and their relationships.
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Cloud observability means understanding a system’s internal state by analyzing external outputs like metrics, logs, and traces.
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