The Systems Analysis Toolkit Alternative Systems Development Methodologies

Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition Objectives  Describe RAD methodology and explain its main features  List the four RAD phases and describe the activities performed in each phase  Identify potential disadvantages of RAD  Describe Microsoft Solutions Framework and explain its main features

Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition Objectives  Explain the objectives of the seven Microsoft Solutions Framework models  Describe Microsoft solution architecture certification opportunities

Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition Introduction  Object-oriented analysis is gaining in popularity  O-O designs translate very well into O-O programming languages, such as C++ and Java

Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition Rapid Application Development  Overview  Group approach  Complete four-phase life cycle  Much prototyping and user involvement  Focus on working model Click to see Figure 4-1

Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition Rapid Application Development  RAD phases and activities  Requirements planning  User design  Construction  Cutover Click to see Figure 4-2

Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition Rapid Application Development  RAD objectives  Cut development time and expense in every phase  Rapid Application Development Technologies Design Group (RADTDG) Click to see Figure 4-3

Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition Rapid Application Development  RAD Advantages and disadvantages  Advantages  Fast and less expensive  Disadvantages  Focus is on methodology, not business needs  Fast design time may lower quality

Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition Overview of Microsoft Solutions Framework  Objectives is to define and analyze business requirements and provide IT solutions  MSF is the plan and build phase  Microsoft Readiness Framework (MRF) is the prepare phase  Microsoft Operations Framework (MOF) is the manage phase  BAIT model – business, applications, information, technology Click to see Figure 4-5 Click to see Figure 4-4

Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition MSF Models  Risk management model  Risk is inherent in all projects  Risk is not necessarily bad or good  Risk should be managed, not feared  Risk involves technology, people, and processes Click to see Figure 4-6

Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition MSF Models  Team model  Product management  Development  Testing  Logistics management  User education  Program management Click to see Figure 4-7

Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition MSF Models  Process model  Envisioning phase  Planning phase  Developing phase  Stabilizing phase Click to see Figure 4-8

Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition MSF Models  Other MSF models  Enterprise Architecture Model  Application Model  Infrastructure Model  TCO Model Click to see Figure 4-9

Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition Microsoft Certification for Solution Architectures  Microsoft exam called Analyzing Requirements and Defining Solution Architectures (Exam )  Passing gives Microsoft Certified Professional status Click to see Figure 4-10

Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition Microsoft Certification for Solution Architectures  Microsoft exam called Analyzing Requirements and Defining Solution Architectures (Exam )  Passing gives Microsoft Certified Professional status  Skills measured by Exam Click to see Figure 4-11b Click to see Figure 4-11a

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