#  Application Architecture Checklist 

 



## Table of Contents

[Topic Statement](#topic)

[Intended Audience](#audience)

[Recommended Usage](#usage)

[Definitions](#definitions)

[Architecture Checklist](#checklist)

**A tool to assess applications (e.g. developed, licensed, and SaaS solutions) for inclusion in the application portfolio. The checklist includes important considerations that must be accommodated and those that should be honored.**



 

1. ## Topic Statement
    
    The Application Architecture Checklist is intended to be a tool used by Harvard to assess applications (e.g. developed solutions, licensed solutions, SaaS solutions) that are proposed for inclusion in the portfolio of applications. The checklist includes important considerations that must be accomodated and those that should be honored.
2. ## Intended Audience
    
    This document is intended for technical members of application design or procurement teams. These could be Solution Architects, Program/Project Managers, or any team member who feels comfortable conducting an investigation using this material.
3. ## Recommended Usage
    
    Identify the style of application and match to the appropriate column: Developed Solutions, Purchased Solution - Private Cloud, Purchased Solution - Hosted, or Subscription - SaaS. Use the checkmarks to track progress through the categories and questions.
4. ## Definitions
    
    **Developed Solutions** - those that are implemented and maintained by Harvard resources
    
    **Licensed Solution (Harvard's Cloud)** - commercial products that are implemented and managed in Harvard's cloud
    
    **Licensed Solution (Vendor Hosted)** - commercial products that are used and managed from a vendor's cloud
    
    **Subscription (SaaS)** - vendor solutions that are multi-tenant and generally subscription-based
    
    **MUST** - considerations that are important and must be accommodated, or a waiver received
    
    **SHOULD** - considerations that are directional and reflect the HUIT direction and values and should be honored
5. ## Application Architecture Checklist 
    
       ![Application Architecture Checklist Thumbnail for Download](/sites/g/files/omnuum10526/files/styles/hwp_1_1__960x960_scale/public/enterprise/files/ea-application-design-checklist3-1.jpg?itok=fBVkRJaJ)



 

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Sort    Authors 

 - Enterprise Architecture
 
 

    Version 

  2.3 

    Last Revised 

  9-Feb-2023 

    Status 

  Published 

    Document Type 

  Single Topic Guidance 

    Audience Level 

 - Strategy Planning and EA Leader
- Solution Architect and Program Manager