Artificial intelligence for IT operations (AIOps) is a popular practice for many technology organizations. However, leaders often don’t know where to begin architecting, and eventually implementing, AIOps. They’re daunted by the fundamental shifts in strategy and architecture it demands. AIOps doesn’t always require organizations to rip out their current operational practices to start anew — with the right planning, tech leaders can implement AIOps and realize operational benefits. This report guides them through the three stages of preparation for an AIOps implementation.