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Using Functionalities with HOPEX IT Architecture
 
Describing a Functionality Map with HOPEX IT Architecture
Accessing the list of functionality maps with HOPEX IT Architecture
Creating a functionality map
Creating a functionality map diagram
The properties of a functionality map
Describing functionalities with HOPEX IT Architecture
Creating a Functionality Diagram with HOPEX IT Architecture
Describing a Technology Capability Map with HOPEX IT Architecture
Accessing the list of technology capability maps with HOPEX IT Architecture
Describing a technology capability
Describing a hardware capability
A functionality is an aptitude expected from an equipment.
*A functionality is a service required to perform a work. This functionality is generally necessary within an activity in order to execute a specific operation. If it is a software functionality, it can be provided by an application.
A functionality map describes all the functionalities the enterprise is able to cover for its internal needs or for meeting the needs of its clients.
*A functionality map is a set of functionalities with their dependencies that, jointly, define the scope of a hardware or software architecture.
Example of a functionality map
*For more details on managing a functionality map, see Describing the Functionality Map.