Describe Technology Elements

Describe the elementary building blocks that are used to compose the Agency's application systems.

Overview

The architecture approach defines building blocks that can be used to address HS Agency-wide automation needs. This establishes uniformity in common entities and allows for reuse. The following general types of building blocks are specified:

• Software services

• Data sources

• Business rules

• Processing equipment and associated devices

• Internetworking

These items are specified as technology elements that, when implemented, provide (directly or indirectly) the application services to external user entities or systems. The relationships between the items are created by the Integrated Technology Blueprint activities.

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Activities

1. Describing the technology elements involves the following key activities:
   1. Describe Services. Define the services that can be reused across the AHS agency's systems.
   2. Describe Data Sources and Business Rules. Establish the top-level design and technologies for the HA Agency-wide data sources and business rule processing.
   3. Describe Platforms, Equipment, and Packaged Solutions. Define the platform configurations, including major equipments and prepackaged solutions that are used across the HS Agency.
   4. Describe Networking. Describe the networking configurations to allow interoperability across the HS Agency.

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