Describing a Technical Functionality Map with HOPEX IT Architecture
A technical functionality map is a set of functionalities with their dependencies that, jointly, define the scope of an architecture.Accessing the list of technical functionality maps with HOPEX IT Architecture
To access the list of Technical functionality maps from Capabilities navigation pane:
Select Technical functionalities in the navigation menu.The list of technical functionality maps appears in the edit area.
Describing a Technical Functionality
A technical functionality is a capability expected from an equipment item (hardware or software) to ensure the operation of a technical element or an application.With HOPEX IT Architecture, the use of technical functionalities and technical functional maps is identical to that of the functionalities and functionality maps.
For more details on the operation of functionality maps and functionalities, see Describing a Functionality Map with HOPEX IT Architecture et Describing functionalities with HOPEX IT Architecture.Describing a hardware functionality
A hardware functionality is the ability to deliver a physical outcome which is required by an organizational resource in order to perform its work. This hardware functionality is generally necessary within an organizational process in order to execute a specific operation.With HOPEX IT Architecture, the use of hardware functionalities and hardware functional maps is identical to that of the functionalities and functionality maps.
For more details on the operation of functionality maps and functionalities, see Describing a Functionality Map with HOPEX IT Architecture et Describing functionalities with HOPEX IT Architecture.To access the list of hardware functionality maps from Capabilities navigation pane:
Select Hardware functionalities in the navigation menu.The list of hardware functionality maps appears in the edit area.