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Definition: MOM


(1) (Messaging-Oriented Middleware) See messaging middleware.

(2) (Microsoft Operations Manager) Software that monitors and captures system and application events throughout the network. Used for daily management and capacity planning, MOM is part of Microsoft's Dynamic Systems Initiative (DSI). MOM Management Packs are modules that target MOM for specific applications. They include rule-sets for triggering alerts as well as information articles for troubleshooting. A Management Pack for critical Windows services is included, and additional Packs are available from Microsoft and third parties. See DSI.