Question DOCU-06
Can you provide overall system and/or application architecture diagrams including a full description of the data flow for all components of the system?
| Weight | 25 |
| High Risk | Yes |
| Required | Yes |
| Compliant Answer | Yes |
Standard Guidance
EDUCAUSE provides no guidance here
Answering "NO"
Provide a detailed summary of overall system and/or application architecture.
Answering "YES"
Provide your diagrams (or a valid link to them) upon submission.
Reason for Question
Many systems can be used a variety of ways. We want these implementation type diagrams so that we can understand the "real" use of the product.
Follow-Up Inquiries
Additional requests for documentation are made when other parts of the HECVAT are insufficient. Although helpful, many vendors do not provide supporting documentation. We try to be specific with our follow-up questions so that vendors understand we are not looking for 20-50 page whitepapers (sales documentation).
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