Demonstration Overview
Our iServer demonstration is done over the web using
Live Meeting or GoToMeeting. It
provides an excellent way to see first-hand how iServer can meet
your Enterprise Architecture needs.
- The demonstration is FREE
- It takes just an hour of your time
- You need access to broadband / an internet connection
- This is a LIVE demo, not a slide deck or
recorded webinar
- We provide a LOCAL conference number, or can
dial you directly
- We can use a variety of demonstration models including
- TOGAF 9
- Zachman Framework
- BPMN Process Repository
- ITIL v3
One of our experienced Enterprise Architecture consultants can
tailor the demonstration to your requirements. We can use a sample
of your Visio diagrams, Word / Excel / PowerPoint documents, and
data from other sources (such as other BPA/EA tools) to firstly
show how easy it is to get started with iServer, and secondly,
provide a software demonstration that is relevant to your
organization.
A Typical Agenda for an Enterprise Architecture
Demonstration
For an enterprise architecture demonstration, here is a summary
of the areas of the product you will be seeing:
General Overview of the iServer Interface
How iServer extends Microsoft Visio
An Introduction to Repository Explorer
The central storage point for architecture models and
documentation
An Introduction to the iServer TOGAF 9
Solution
The TOGAF 9 repository, meta-model, templates, and user
guides
Importing information into the Repository
Importing Visio, Word or Excel documents and meta-data into
the repository
Basic Repository Functionality
Opening a diagram for editing, versioning, repository views,
search
Creating new Enterprise Architecture
content
Creating diagrams or documents from the repository, creating
"objects" (applications, processes, data elements)
Reuse of Enterprise Architecture components
Search for and re-use objects (building blocks) across
multiple diagrams, propagation of changes
Linking information (Relationships)
Linking models, objects and documentation according to the
rules of the meta-model.
Analytical tools
Impact Analysis (see the impact of change across the
repository), Gap Analysis (comparison of current and future state
objects) generation of matrices or catalogues, reporting
Recording and Managing Issues and Comments
Creating change requests, assigning tasks, raising issues
and posting comments about models and documents.
Publishing and Browsing Enterprise Architecture
information online, Roundtrip Browser feedback
Socialising EA information by publishing to HTML, collect
feedback from business stakeholders via the browser.
