Rationale
This set of best practices addresses enterprise architecture. This area involves but is not limited to the following:
- Identity Management
- Authoritative Sources
- System Integration (Interfaces)
- Hosting & Technology Options
- Portfolio Management
Goals
When we are following good practices in EA, we should see the following:
- Elimination of back-doors and side files - data and events should be accomodated by authoritative sources and standard business practices
- Adoption of technologies that are driven by business needs and alignment to campus goals - never technology for the sake of technology
Some best practices related to enterprise architecture are the following: