October 2005
Introduction

Directory Architecture Design & Initial Policy Development

This stage pairs the technology development and policy planning and development, so that each can inform the other. Because a decision in one may place limits on the other, it is important that these functions are accomplished in a coordinated and communicative fashion.
   
Technology / Architecture
Policy / Management

Develop campus identifier strategy

• Create an identifier inventory

• Decide on an identifier strategy

Research directory services architectures

• Understand the components and how they interact

• Review campus infrastructure and requirements

• Research current higher-ed practices

• Research security issues and models

• Review and decide on products

Research and design: system architectures

• Design software, hardware and networking infrastructure

• Work with project management and others to assemble needed technology components

• Discuss and encourage support for the business and project

• Begin discussion of roles and long-term opportunities and challenges

• Work with project/technical staff to identify gaps and develop overall requirements

• Determine policy approval mechanism