1. Components and Artifacts
Top to Bottom of the EA Cube
Chapter 6 of Bernard
Have a strategic plan printed
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2. Introduction
In this presentation we will start to examine each level of the cube
We will consider the components that are at this level and the documentation that should describe them
This presentation barely introduces the topic
Others will fill in the pieces
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3. Two definitions Component Artifact
A resource that provides capabilities to the organization
At the highest level they are typically documents such as the mission, vision or strategic plan
At the lower levels they could be business processes, application programs or hardware
Artifact
The EA documentation of a component
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4. Recall the Cube
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5. Five levels and their presentations
Goals and Initiatives
Strategic Planning
E-Plan
Products and Services
Data and Information
Systems and Applications
Network and Infrastructure
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