Essay Homework: Enterprise Architecture
Preparation
Review the Zachman framework for enterprise architecture. You can get a copy of this framework by checking the Internet resources identified as part of the Resources in this homework. After reviewing the Zachman framework, have you considered everything necessary for the proposed project? For example, does the current architecture of the IT infrastructure within the company allow for ease of integration? Do you have the appropriate personnel to work on the project? Does a budget exist for the project? Can security standards be met? Can users be trained properly? What other IT systems need to be included as part of your proposal?
Review the presentation that you created in Homework. Using the Zachman framework, how can you strengthen the proposed solution to ensure that both the business and technology stakeholder needs are met?
Directions
Prepare a 3 to 5 pages homework in which you do the following:
I. Identify the components of the Zachman framework that are going to be included in your proposed solution.
II. Explain your rationale for including these other components from the Zachman framework.
III. Evaluate the challenges you expect these additional components to add to your proposed solution.
IV. Add another slide to your PowerPoint presentation that succinctly identifies the components of the Zachman framework you are including, and your proposal for integrating these IT and business components to the proposed solution.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.