IT Department
Implementation roadmap specifically for the IT Department focusing on infrastructure, security, and integration.
Overview
The IT Department plays a critical role in the EBT Instructor implementation, responsible for infrastructure deployment, security configuration, and system integration.
Focus Areas
Infrastructure
- Cloud infrastructure setup and configuration
- Server deployment and scaling
- Network configuration and security
- Database setup and management
- Monitoring and logging infrastructure
Security
- Authentication setup (Azure AD/SSO)
- Authorization and access control
- Data encryption (in transit and at rest)
- Security policies and compliance
- Audit logging and monitoring
Integration
- System integrations with existing IT infrastructure
- API configuration and management
- Data synchronization setup
- Third-party service integrations
- Backup and disaster recovery integration
Implementation Phases
Phase 1: Planning and Assessment (Week 1-2)
- Review infrastructure requirements
- Assess current IT infrastructure
- Identify integration points
- Plan network and security architecture
- Allocate resources and budget
Phase 2: Infrastructure Deployment (Week 3-5)
- Set up cloud infrastructure (Azure/AWS/GCP)
- Deploy application servers
- Configure database infrastructure
- Set up networking and firewalls
- Configure monitoring and logging systems
Phase 3: Security Configuration (Week 4-6)
- Configure Azure AD integration
- Set up SSO authentication
- Implement security policies
- Configure data encryption
- Set up audit logging
- Conduct security testing
Phase 4: Integration Setup (Week 5-7)
- Configure system integrations
- Set up API endpoints
- Implement data synchronization
- Configure backup systems
- Test integration workflows
Phase 5: Testing and Validation (Week 7-8)
- System integration testing
- Security penetration testing
- Performance testing
- Disaster recovery testing
- User acceptance testing (IT perspective)
Phase 6: Go-Live and Support (Week 8+)
- Production deployment
- Monitor system performance
- Address any issues
- Provide ongoing IT support
- Document operations procedures
Key Milestones
- Week 2: Infrastructure plan approved
- Week 4: Infrastructure deployed
- Week 6: Security configuration complete
- Week 7: Integration testing complete
- Week 8: Production go-live
Resources
Success Criteria
- ✅ Infrastructure meets performance requirements
- ✅ Security configuration meets compliance standards
- ✅ All integrations operational
- ✅ System monitoring in place
- ✅ Documentation complete
For IT-specific questions, contact your IT implementation team or technical support