'''''Note: We are continuously improving this site. As the initiative attracts more attention, we are trying to publish the information we have as we have it. A French version will follow shortly.'''''
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'''''Templates and discussions related to Application Modernization can be found in the [[gccollab:file/group/1432343/all#1727776|GCCollab Core Technologies group]]. It is strongly recommended you join that group to watch for updates.'''''
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== Overview ==
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This handbook is meant to help departments navigate the Application Modernization Investment Framework; the process for:
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* Prioritizing at-risk technologies
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* Performing an analysis of departmental application portfolios
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* Planning for addressing the at-risk technology through modernization
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* Governance gating for endorsing that plan and making the associated funds available
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* Ongoing monitoring of status
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This handbook focuses on the decisions departments must make and how they are captured. It is not meant to provide a deep analysis of different technical decisions or architectural strategies a department can use to modernize, save for those captured in policy instruments.
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The Investment Frame work consists of two gates:
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'''Gate 1''': a scope of at-risk technologies has been identified and approved by governance for modernization or decommissioning '''Gate 2''': a department's plan for modernization is ready to be endorsed by GC EARB thus authorizing the release of Application Modernization funds.
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=== Background ===
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Application Modernization is one of four pillars of the Workload Migration & Cloud Enablement (WLM&CE) initiative. A brief Frequently Asked Questions document can be found here.