1. Chapter 13: Preparing the System Proposal Instructor: Paul K Chen

2. Steps in Ascertaining Hardware and Software Needs u Inventory computer hardware already in the organization u Estimate both current and projected workload for the system u Evaluate the performance of hardware and software using some predetermined criteria u Choose the vendor according to the evaluation u Acquire the hardware and software from the selected vendor

3. Steps in Ascertaining Hardware and Software Needs u Acquire the hardware and software in conformance with your enterprise architecture u The acquisition of the hardware and software must be justified by a business process required of either short- term (tactical) or long-term(strategic) goals.

4. Project Scope Document I Executive Summary -- Business needs II Project Background -- How did the project start? -- Who is the sponsor? III Project Definition -- Project Objectives -- Project Organization -- Project Critical Success Factor -- Measurements of Success

5. Project Scope Document IV Project Scope What’s in the System? What’s not in the system? Samples of Queries & Reports V Methodology and Approach Methodology Employed Techniques Employed

6. Project Scope Document VI Project Cost/Benefits VII Project Schedule, Budget and Resources VIII Project Planning Assumptions and Issues -- Project Assumptions -- Project Risks -- Project Contingencies IX Expected Follow-on Projects