MCSE Windows® 2000 Directory Services Design

Chapter 2. Planning and Conducting Your Business Assessment

Objectives

This chapter creates a roadmap to prepare you for the business analysis process. Although it does not specifically cover any Microsoft exam objectives, it serves as an important step in setting the stage for the analysis and the objectives to come.

Outline

Introduction

Business Analysis Planning Framework

• Create Your Strategy

• Windows 2000 Feature Set

Company Categorization

• Relative to the Industry

• Relative to IT

What to Gain from the Analysis

• Business Vision

• Business Goals and Problems

• Organization of the Company

  • Management Mode

  • Company Organization

  • Vendor, Partner, and Customer Relationships

  • Merger and Acquisition Plans

• Geographical Scope of the Company

• Key Company Processes

  • Information and Communication ...