Information Technology Reference
In-Depth Information
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Process
Technical management
Planning, scheduling, and oversight for the SE process
System design
Requirements engineering, solution definition (translation of stake-
holder requirements into specifications for the solution)
Production
Realization of the solution
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Output
SE process work products
Systems engineering management plan (SEMP)
Requirements matrix via requirements engineering
Work breakdown structure (WBS) for scheduling and resource
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SE process deliverable
The capability, product, or service; often in the form of a system or
system of systems
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There is much detail within the SE process. The above is a bare outline to pro-
vide an SE framework to raise awareness of SE as a discipline and as a useful tool
for the IA architect.
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enterprise life Cycle Management
(elCM) Framework
There are many life cycle management processes, including system life cycle man-
agement, solution life cycle management, and enterprise life cycle management
(ELCM). These life cycles take on slightly different nuances, but all have the same
objective of introducing a consistent, repeatable management process in furthering
organizational interests and managing organizational resources. The ELCM frame-
work consists of the following phases:
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Concept
Architect
Engineer
Acquire/develop
Implement
Test
Deploy
A paraphrase of the systems engineering process as outlined by International Council of Sys-
tems Engineering (INCOSE)
Systems Engineering Handbook
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