It also includes the cost of data or programs lost due to inadequate controls and the cost of production downtime caused by unauthorized changes to production environments. A product that meets some of your most basic needs may be less expensive to purchase, but may limit the organization's flexibility as your needs expand over time. References provided by the vendor Using these sources, it should be possible to determine what products are available that will suit the needs of your environment. If you are interested in obtaining more information about a specific TSI product, please contact us for more information. Then, document your findings, and select the most appropriate product.
Most vendors offer a free trial of their products.
If you are seriously considering purchasing a product, you should definitely consider bringing that product in for a trial to determine how well a given product will operate in your environment. If the vendor is willing, have them send technical representatives to your site to help with the installation, setup, and training for their product. At the end of each trial, document the results of the trial and your impressions of each product. Then, prepare a report to management, detailing current problems and inefficiencies. Provide an executive summary at the beginning, which clearly states the point of your report.