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Presented by:Group - 4Kumar Mayank (14609038)Vishmita Sabat (14609143)IT Architecture for Dummies Chapter 19 & 20

CoverageChallenges for Redesigning an Existing EnterpriseGetting executive supportDealing with changeOvercoming other common issues

Low-Hanging Fruit OpportunitiesReducing and consolidating extra resourcesTaking advantage of technology with updates, upgrades, and moreThinking green to save money18-Aug-15IT Architecture for Dummies - Chapter 19 & 202

Challenges for Redesigning an Existing Enterprise18-Aug-15IT Architecture for Dummies - Chapter 19 & 203Dealing with Lack of Executive Support.Handling Opposition to Change.Deciding on a Platform: Open Source versus Closed Source/Commercial Off-the-Shelf.Eliminating Resource Silos.Integrating Legacy Systems.

Challenges for Redesigning an Existing Enterprise.18-Aug-15IT Architecture for Dummies - Chapter 19 & 204When Change Doesnt Happen Fast Enough.Maintaining Compliance throughout the Process.Dealing with Separate Revenue Streams.Supporting Personally Owned Equipment.Know Your Limits.

Dealing with Lack of Executive Support18-Aug-15IT Architecture for Dummies - Chapter 19 & 205One of the most soul-crushing situations.Enterprise architecture must be a component of organizational strategic planning and supported by executive-level mandates.One way to gain executive support is to tie new initiatives to cost savings and perceived value.

Deciding on a Platform: Open Source versus Closed Source/Commercial Off-the-Shelf18-Aug-15IT Architecture for Dummies - Chapter 19 & 206Open source.Closed Source/Commercial Off-the-Shelf

Eliminating Resource Silos18-Aug-15IT Architecture for Dummies - Chapter 19 & 207Technical staff members may exhibit a near-religious fervor when asked to examine a solution that doesnt fit with their One True Way. Loss of administrative autonomy may also be strenuously resisted, complicating consolidation efforts. To the typical system administrator, loss of administrative privilege translates to demotion.

Know your Limits18-Aug-15IT Architecture for Dummies - Chapter 19 & 208A pure business leader or project management leader

Cant effectively address technical concerns that will be raised in opposition to changes.Cant plan effectively for second- and higher-order opportunities and interoperability challenges.Cant lead or drive the evolution of the enterprise unless they also possess updated technical skills and an understanding of current systems and services in the enterprise.

Ten Low-Hanging Fruit Opportunities

18-Aug-15IT Architecture for Dummies - Chapter 19 & 2091. Eliminate Resource Silos Silos prevent effective resource sharing.Isolate both services and technical support. Create costly undesirable redundancies. 18-Aug-15IT Architecture for Dummies - Chapter 19 & 20102. Standardize the Workstation Environment Improve the efficiency of help desk personnel by allowing them to focus skills on fewer products. Improve your security posture. Reduce costs by taking advantage of economy of scale with regard to software licensing.

18-Aug-15IT Architecture for Dummies - Chapter 19 & 201118-Aug-15IT Architecture for Dummies - Chapter 19 & 20123. Create a Centralized Data Center4. Consolidate Resources Already Within the Data Center Ten Low-Hanging Fruit Opportunities5. Implement Automated Update/ Patch Management Solutions Manage Microsoft updates for both servers and workstations using Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) Novell servers using SUSE Linux can be updated automatically through the YaST Online Update (YOU) Computers running Red Hat Enterprise Linux can be updated automatically through the Red Hat Network (RHN) 18-Aug-15IT Architecture for Dummies - Chapter 19 & 201318-Aug-15IT Architecture for Dummies - Chapter 19 & 20146. Implement Enterprise-Level Anti-Malware Solutions8. Schedule Workstation Replacement 7. Use Risk Free Assessment to Find Easily Fixed Vulnerabilities Installing anti-malware software Implementing a patch management solution Installing network monitoring software.9. Implement VirtualizationTen Low-Hanging Fruit Opportunities10. Reduce Cost from Consumables by Implementing Green IT Practices Change your font. Make duplex printing the default.Change quality setting.Print only when necessary.Take advantage of power saving features.Use alternative energy production.18-Aug-15IT Architecture for Dummies - Chapter 19 & 201518-Aug-15IT Architecture for Dummies - Chapter 19 & 2016