Consolidated Definitions and References

A consistent set of terms, process framework definitions and references apply across all the IT Planning and Management Guides. An initial set of resources such as templates, samples, checklists, and other items are also provided to implement the activities defined by the process framework for each guide. These items are described below.

Glossary

This contains the consolidated vocabulary used throughout the IT Planning and Management Guides. Terms that are specific to the process framework elements are consolidated in the Consolidated Artifact or Role lists.

Abbreviations and Acronyms

This is the consolidated list of special terms and abbreviations used across the IT Planning and Management Guides.

Consolidated Artifact Definitions

Artifacts are units of information input and output by the activities described in the process framework of the guides. This page consolidates the definitions from across all the activities in the guides. Some artifacts are formal products that have specific content (e.g., the HS IT Strategic Plan). Others are placeholders for categories of information that are usually context dependent, such as External Conditions.

Artifacts can be realized in many different ways depending on the context in which an activity is performed. The resources provides a growing list of templates, samples, checklists, or other items to help identify, format, and use some of these artifacts.

Consolidated Role Definitions

The roles (i.e., organizations) in the model are virtual. They may be implemented differently in each State. They may exist as a single organization or have their function dispersed across many entities within a State or local Government. See the Guidelines for Applying for information on mapping these roles to individuals or groups within your State.

Consolidated References

This is the set of references that are external to the Guides. This includes electronic as well as traditionally published material. Some publication dates for items available on the Web were not available; therefore, the date of publication reflects the date the item was first accessed.

Consolidated Resources

Resources are items that can be used to perform the activities described in the IT Planning and Management Guides. This includes pointers to additional background information, templates, samples, checklists, or lessons learned.

The resources are organized according to each IT Planning and Management Guides. Some resources may be applicable to more than one Guide.

• Strategic IT Planning and Management Guide Resources
• Technical Architecture Guide Resources
• Technical Evolution Guide Resources
• Technology Fabrication Projects Guide Resources
• Technology Deployment Guide Resources
• Technical Operations Guide Resources