Enterprise Architecture (EA) Enables SDLC Processes Paper:
As you have learned throughout the course, EAs can be used to support a wide variety of information technology management processes, and an Enterprise Architecture program strengthens IT management activities. A well-defined and implemented EA contributes significantly to each of the phases of the systems development life cycle (SDLC). For this assignment you will write a 3-5 page paper (not counting any cover sheet, table of content and reference pages) that explains briefly what enterprise architecture (EA) is and then how it supplements and enables each of the phases of the SDLC:
• initiation/planning/concept phase
• requirements analysis phase
• design phase
• development phase
• integration and testing phase
• implementation/deployment/support/maintenance phase
You should explain how EA enables each phase; how it fits into each phase; and what unique qualities or capabilities a well-defined EA contributes that might not otherwise be available to the organization.
Part 0: Introduction with thesis statement
Part 1: Explanation of Enterprise Architecture – Explanation is brief but clear; is complete enough to set the stage for the paper; and demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of course concepts on Enterprise Architecture.
Part 2: EA Support to SDLC Phase of ‘Initiation/ Planning/ Concept Phase’ – The explanation of how EA enables the SDLC phase, how it fits into the phase, and what unique qualities or capabilities enterprise architecture contributes to each is complete, clearly explained, uses sophisticated writing, and correctly relates EA to the phases; demonstrating a high level of understanding of course concepts, analysis, critical thinking, and synthesis.
Part 3: EA Support to SDLC Phase of ‘Requirements Analysis Phase’ – The explanation of how EA enables the SDLC phase, how it fits into the phase, and what unique qualities or capabilities enterprise architecture contributes to each is complete, clearly explained, uses sophisticated writing, and correctly relates EA to the phases; demonstrating a high level of understanding of course concepts, analysis, critical thinking, and synthesis.
Part 4: EA Support to SDLC Phase of ‘ Design Phase’ – The explanation of how EA enables the SDLC phase, how it fits into the phase, and what unique qualities or capabilities enterprise architecture contributes to each is complete, clearly explained, uses sophisticated writing, and correctly relates EA to the phases; demonstrating a high level of understanding of course concepts, analysis, critical thinking, and synthesis.
Part 5: EA Support to SDLC Phase of ‘Development Phase’ – The explanation of how EA enables the SDLC phase, how it fits into the phase, and what unique qualities or capabilities enterprise architecture contributes to each is complete, clearly explained, uses sophisticated writing, and correctly relates EA to the phases; demonstrating a high level of understanding of course concepts, analysis, critical thinking, and synthesis.
Part 6: EA Support to SDLC Phase of ‘Integration and Testing Phase’ – The explanation of how EA enables the SDLC phase, how it fits into the phase, and what unique qualities or capabilities enterprise architecture contributes to each is complete, clearly explained, uses sophisticated writing, and correctly relates EA to the phases; demonstrating a high level of understanding of course concepts, analysis, critical thinking, and synthesis.
Part 7: EA Support to SDLC Phase of ‘Implementation/ Deployment/ Support/Maintenance Phase’- The explanation of how EA enables the SDLC phase, how it fits into the phase, and what unique qualities or capabilities enterprise architecture contributes to each is complete, clearly explained, uses sophisticated writing, and correctly relates EA to the phases; demonstrating a high level of understanding of course concepts, analysis, critical thinking, and synthesis.