You were tasked by the IC- Dean to evaluate the enrollment system of the University, list and briefly describe the characteristics that an analyst (you) examines when choosing or defining deployment environment.

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Assignment 11


First and foremost, before I describe or evaluate the current enrollment system of the University, let me introduce to you my researched topics of procedures on how and where to effectively deploy a system using a deployment phase guideline to have a basis on my further evaluation.



Purpose of Deployment Phase


There are three (3) major reasons or goals on why we have to dwell on the deployment phase for our system. And here are as follows:


a. If the infrastructure system is installed as planned and specified,


b. If users are trained,


c. If end users and supporting organizations are prepared to accept the system.


For these goals to be met, it is very important that an analyst should carefully plan for the eventual deployment of the system including needed staffing, training, as well as anticipated policy and procedure changes.


Overview of the Deployment Phase


The infrastructure system is installed to support the intended business functions. Performance objectives are identified, agreed to, and recorded in a Service Level Agreement before going into operation. The analyst decides when deployment to the workforce is to begin and determines the general deployment schedule and approach. From a technical perspective this phase is concerned with installation, operational assessment, and independent acceptance of the AIS or infrastructure system. Users, operational support staff and testers from outside the developing organization must be involved in accepting the AIS or infrastructure system. From the business point of view, this phase is concerned with ensuring that the customer organization is fully trained and prepared to use the new or modified infrastructure system.



Tasks Acquired During the Deployment Phase


The tasks to be performed during this phase are:


a. Ensure that deployment, operational support, and maintenance resources are adequate.


b. Train user and information technology support personnel.


c. Prepare the sites where the infrastructure system will be used and operated.


d. Install the system at sites designated by the Project Manager.


e. Complete all necessary data conversion.


f. Ensure that all documentation and procedures are fully developed and tested.


g. Conduct periodic Functional and Physical Configuration Audits.


h. Conduct AIS or infrastructure system security review.


i. Identify AIS or infrastructure system performance objectives in a Service Level Agreement contained in the OSP.


j. Ensure that adequate production and maintenance procedures are in place.



My Evaluation


So, if I were to evaluate the enrollment system of the University, I have listed different characteristics or strategies that serve as my guideline which is a summarized category of the above discussions.


1. Physical Architecture


a. The physical layout of the servers and network elements needed for the environment.


2. Logical Layout


a. Includes the logical layout of the web application and service elements needed for the environment.


3. Security Configuration


a. This outlines the security mechanisms that will be employed to control access to the environment and environment resources


4. Connectivity Planning


a. Details the environment access points and user connectivity methodology and controls.


5. Usability Planning


a. Details the usage for the environment and reviews application needs and plans.


6. Disaster Prevention and Recovery Planning


a. Including the protection of the environment from potential service interruptions or loss of data in the event of a disaster.




References:

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