Diagram

The purpose of the Process/Application Realization diagram is to clearly depict the sequence of events when multiple applications are involved in executing a business process. It enhances the Application Communication diagram by augmenting it with any sequencing constraints, and hand-off points between batch and real-time processing. It would identify complex sequences that could be simplified, and identify possible rationalization points in the architecture in order to provide more timely information to business users.

This diagram shows which data is accessed by which roles, organization units, and applications. It may be shown as a diagram or presented as a matrix. Its purpose is to: Demonstrate compliance with data privacy laws and regulations Show security threats arising as a result of data access Show which parties outside of the organization have access to data Show security measures applied to data access

This diagram shows how data is extracted from baseline or source location(s) and loaded into target location(s). It may show where data is transformed and/or cleansed on the way. In Phase C of the ADM, the diagram is likely to be at an overview level. Later, it may be elaborated to show which source data items map to which target data items.

The Data Lifecycle diagram is an essential part of managing business data throughout its lifecycle from conception until disposal within the constraints of the business process. The data is considered as an entity in its own right, decoupled from business process and activity. Each change in state is represented on the diagram which may include the event or rules that trigger that change in state. The separation of data from process allows common data requirements to be identified which enables resource sharing to be achieved more effectively.

The purpose of the Data Dissemination diagram is to show the relationship between data entity, business service, and application components. The diagram shows how the logical entities are to be physically realized by application components. This allows effective sizing to be carried out and the IT footprint to be refined. Moreover, by assigning business value to data, an indication of the business criticality of application components can be gained. Additionally, the diagram may show data replication and application ownership of the master reference for data.

The Network and Communications diagram describes the means of communication — the method of sending and receiving information — between these assets in the Technology Architecture; insofar as the selection of package solutions in the preceding architectures put specific requirements on the communications between the applications. The Network and Communications diagram will take logical connections between client and server components and identify network boundaries and network infrastructure required to physically implement those connections.

The Application and User Location diagram shows the geographical distribution of applications.

The Software Distribution diagram shows how application software is structured and distributed across the estate. It is useful in systems upgrade or application consolidation projects. This diagram shows how physical applications are distributed across physical technology and the location of that technology. This enables a clear view of how the software is hosted, but also enables managed operations staff to understand how that application software is maintained once installed.

The purpose of the Application Communication diagram is to depict all models and mappings related to communication between applications in the metamodel entity. It shows application components and interfaces between components. Interfaces may be associated with data entities where appropriate. Applications may be associated with business services where appropriate. Communication should be logical and should only show intermediary technology where it is architecturally relevant.

The Processing diagram focuses on deployable units of code/configuration and how these are deployed onto the technology platform. A deployment unit represents the grouping of business capability, service, or application components.