Phase 1 of the Enterprise Directory Project, initiated by the ITCommons Directory Services Working Group, built a business case for an enterprise directory, including a conceptual architecture, project estimates, and a project plan.
This page provides access to the documents produced during Phase 1, which was completed in 2004.
In March 2004, a team was charged with creating a visionary architecture and overall description of what an enterprise directory for U-M should be.
Business Case - Final (rtf | pdf)
This document includes an executive summary, introduction, statement of opportunity, current state of directories, project scope and vision, proposed governance structure, proposed funding model, and recommendation.
Appendix A: Enterprise Directory Services Conceptual Architecture (ppt | pdf)
This PowerPoint presentation includes detailed diagrams of the current and proposed future arhitecture of U-M directory services, as well as case studies illustrating how directory services could be used.
Appendix B: Enterprise Directory Services Project Estimates - Final (xls | pdf)
This spreadsheed lists the design and development tasks involved in creating an enterprise directory with estimates of the amount of time (in hours) required for each.
Appendix C: Enterprise Directory Phased Project Plan (pdf)
A high-level overview timeline for completing the enterprise directory.
Appendix D: Enterprise Directory Services Governance Model - Final (rtf | pdf)
Outlines the membership, structure, and responsibilities of a governance board for the enterprise directory.
Appendix E: Enterprise Directory Services Project Funding Model - Final (rtf | pdf)
Funding models for creation of an enterprise directory and for its long-term maintenance are outlined.
Requirements Summary (rtf | pdf)
Summary of community requirements for an enterprise directory gathered from focus groups and interviews. (See also the 3/23/04 invitation to participate in the focus groups [word | pdf].)
Issues Summary (rtf | pdf)
A summary list of issues and problems with current directories raised by members of the U-M community.
Current Use Summary (rtf | pdf)
A list of directories in use at U-M.
Directory Standards (rtf | pdf)
An overview of directory standards (e.g., SAML,XML, Cosign, LDAP, etc.).
Funding Model v4 (rtf | pdf)
A list of guiding principles for the funding model and two possible models, with advantages and disadvantages. A funding model that blends central and unit funding is recommended for long-term funding of Enterprise Directory Services.
Draft Governance Model v2 (rtf | pdf)
A description of a proposed enterprise directory services governance board represent the varied sources of data, reconcile discrepancies, and establish guidelines for consistent use and access.
Peer Review (rtf | pdf)
A review of directory services at peer institutions, including the University of Colorado at Boulder, Harvard University, MIT, and others.
January 23, 2004 (word | pdf)
Reports that informational interviews were held with many people across campus to gather information.
March 4, 2004 (word | pdf)
Reports that a project launch was held February 18, 2004, and the core team and resource team membership was defined at the launch meeting.
May 5, 2004 (rtf | pdf)
Reports that six focus groups were held in April 2004 and many interviews have been conducted as part of requirements-gathering activities.
July 2, 2004 (rtf | pdf)
Reports that progress was made on a funding model and a governance model. Community requirements have been gathered and categorized.
