Kevin, I do not think that if you customize ITSM 7 that you are "breaking BMC's rules". At the BMC User World in Vancouver, one of the pre-conference tutorials (a tutorial developed and taught by BMC) was title "In-depth Analysis into Best Practices of BMC Remedy IT Service Management 7.x.". Lesson 5 of the tutorial is titled "Customizing ITSM Applications." The lesson even describes how to customize the Incident Management Process Flow. I've never heard anything about BMC not supporting a customized ITSM 7 application, nor have I seen any communication from BMC, written or otherwise, that states you are not to customize the apps.
By the way, I would be considered both an AR Server application developer and an ITSM implementer. Scott Parrish IT Prophets, LLC (770) 653-5203 www.itprophets.com _____ From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kevin Pulsen Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 12:55 PM To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: ITIL Remedy ** There seems to be a smoldering issue here. In previous versions, you could customize the dickens out of the ootb applications (To fit your business needs). However now with ITSM 7, customization is a four letter word. You are allowed to configure it, but if want to customize it you are breaking BMC's rules. It seems like there is a line being drawn in the sand between the AR Server application developers and the ITSM implementers. Is this thread now really about ITIL and ITSM? Just a reminder, this is the direction BMC is making with it's product line. You may like it, you may hate it, either way it's a product we have to support. Kathy, Was your question answered to your satisfaction? Kevin P. _____ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try <http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=51733/*http:/mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8H DtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ%20> it now. __Platinum Sponsor: www.rmsportal.com ARSlist: "Where the Answers Are" html___ _______________________________________________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE or access ARSlist Archives at www.arslist.org Platinum Sponsor: www.rmsportal.com ARSlist: "Where the Answers Are"