Step 5

Step 5 is to confirm that the business goals and objectives are met.

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Objective

The objective of this step is to clarify and check the business goals and other objectives of implementing the architecture. This is required as a cross-check that the Technology Architecture meets these objectives.

Approach

The key question list is used to pose questions against the architecture model and service description portfolio to test its merit and completeness.

Inputs

The inputs to Step 5 are:

• Business Architecture V2 (business goals)

• Technology Architecture V0.4

Activities

Key activities in Step 5 include:

1. Conduct a formal checkpoint review of the architecture model and building blocks with stakeholders, validating that business goals are met. Utilizing the key questions list, ensure that the architecture addresses each question.

2. Document findings.

Outputs

The outputs of Step 5 are:

• Technology Architecture V0.5

  • Technology Architecture - requirements traceability (business objectives criteria)