Design the Solution, Chief Architect

Description

The component parts of the solution may need additional specifications to clearly identify how each component contributes to the overall solution. The implementation plan (Proposal Section 5.0) or the separate project plan identifies any required design work and appropriate review teams. The design activities depend upon the type of component being designed. The project plan activities also identify the various levels and detail for each component part.

 

  • Design Solution Parts / Components / Services (installation / handover)
  • Integrate Component Design Specifications to form Solution Design
  • Identify tests to confirm that the components and solution meet specifications.
  • Review the design against the requirements, specification and acceptance criteria

 

Audit Criteria

  • Formal Design (Quality) Review held and issues tracked to closure
  • Solution and component designs reviewed and approved by the Project Manager

Document Templates

Forms

Process Details

  • Design Specification Contents
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References

Solution Development and Delivery

  • Reference 1
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Additional Details

 

Design Specification Contents

 

The design specification contains the following information:

 

Sections

Description

1.0 Introduction

A brief description of the components of the solution. Highlight the split between use of existing components and new components. Provide an overall description of the tests to be performed to ensure that the all of the components work together to meet specified solution requirements.

2.0 Design Criteria and Constraints

Describe any solution or component design criteria and constraints.

3.0 Component 1

Describe component 1. The structure, design criteria, functions performed, the implementation approach, and the component tests necessary to demonstrate the component works  (NOTE:  Use the Product Description Template for each Component).

4.0 Component 2

Describe component 2 (See section 3.0)

n.0 Component n

Describe component n (See section 3.0)

Further information concerning the design specification can be found in the template,

SDLC_TPL003 Design Specification.