The Systems Analysis Toolkit

1. Alternative Systems Development Methodologies The Systems Analysis Toolkit

2. 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

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

4. 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

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

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

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

8. 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

9. Click to see Figure 4-5 Click to see Figure 4-4 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 Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition

10. Click to see Figure 4-6 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 Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition

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

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

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

14. Click to see Figure 4-10 Microsoft Certification for Solution Architectures • Microsoft exam called Analyzing Requirements and Defining Solution Architectures (Exam 70-100) • Passing gives Microsoft Certified Professional status Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition

15. Click to see Figure 4-11b Click to see Figure 4-11a Microsoft Certification for Solution Architectures • Microsoft exam called Analyzing Requirements and Defining Solution Architectures (Exam 70-100) • Passing gives Microsoft Certified Professional status • Skills measured by Exam 70-100 Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition

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