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IT Department Overview

This guide is specifically for the IT Department implementing EBT Instructor.

IT Department Responsibilities​

The IT Department plays a crucial role in the EBT Instructor implementation:

  1. Infrastructure Setup: Deploy and maintain servers, networks, and cloud resources
  2. Security Configuration: Implement security policies and access controls
  3. Authentication Setup: Configure Azure AD and SSO integration
  4. System Integration: Connect EBT Instructor with existing IT systems
  5. Monitoring and Maintenance: Ensure system availability and performance

Implementation Checklist​

Phase 1: Pre-Implementation​

  • Review infrastructure requirements
  • Assess current IT infrastructure
  • Plan network configuration
  • Identify integration points
  • Allocate resources

Phase 2: Infrastructure Deployment​

  • Set up cloud infrastructure
  • Configure network and firewalls
  • Deploy application servers
  • Set up database infrastructure
  • Configure monitoring and logging

Phase 3: Authentication and Security​

  • Configure Azure AD integration (see Azure AD Integration)
  • Set up user provisioning
  • Configure role mappings
  • Implement security policies
  • Test authentication flows

Phase 4: Integration​

  • Configure system integrations
  • Set up data synchronization
  • Test integration workflows
  • Document integration architecture

Phase 5: Testing and Validation​

  • System integration testing
  • Security testing
  • Performance testing
  • User acceptance testing

Phase 6: Go-Live​

  • Final system checks
  • Monitor initial deployment
  • Address any issues
  • Transition to operations

Key Resources​

Support​

For IT-specific questions:

  • Technical support team
  • Implementation specialists
  • Azure AD support resources

Next: Infrastructure Setup or Azure AD Integration