Each data center moves through different phases in managing their infrastructure, often starting with spreadsheets and diagrams, then moving to early stage data center infrastructure management (DCIM) and on to more sophisticated deployments. This white paper describes a framework for deploying DCIM software. Read this white paper to see how your data center stacks up against this maturity model and learn the typical steps that lead you down the path of adopting better processes and realizing more benefits over time.