Question OPAP-04

Can you provide overall system and/or application architecture diagrams including a full description of the data communications architecture for all components of the system?

Standard Guidance

EDUCAUSE provides no guidance here

Answering "NO"

State any plans to provide system and/or application architecture diagrams.

Answering "YES"

Provide a reference to the requested documents or provide them when submitting this fully populated HECVAT.

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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