Contents
Overview 1
Summary of Key MSF Models 2
Activity A: Identifying Your Interests 10
Information Sources: MSF Curriculum 11
Additional Information Sources 12
Course Evaluation 13

Module 6: Course
Conclusion


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Instructor Notes Module 6: Course Conclusion

This module provides students with a review of the key models, principles, and
practices presented in this course, for the purpose of preparing students for the
module activity. The module activity is an instructor-led group discussion in
which students will identify which content they found the most compelling or
interesting given their information technology (IT) experience and project
needs. The module ends with a course evaluation, which is to be completed by
the student and returned to the instructor.
At the end of this module, students will be able to:
 Identify the Microsoft Solutions Framework (MSF) models, principles, and
practices that are applicable to their IT experience and needs.
 Decide whether further MSF training is applicable to their IT needs and, if
so, select appropriately from the MSF curriculum.
 Locate MSF information sources, including points of contact for MSF
support and training.

Materials and Preparation
This section provides you with the materials and preparation needed to teach
this module.
Materials
To teach this module, you need the following materials:
 Microsoft® PowerPoint® file 1639A_06.ppt
 Module 6, “Course Conclusion”

Preparation
To prepare for this module, you should:
 Read all of the materials for this module.
 Review instructions for the activity.
 Review the course evaluation form.

Presentation:

30 Minutes

Activity:
15 Minutes

Course Evaluation:
15 Minutes
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Instructions for Activity A: Identifying Your Interests
Description
This activity is an instructor-led group discussion in which students will have
the opportunity to identify which course content they found the most
compelling or interesting given their IT experiences and needs.
Because students will be given a summary of the MSF key models, practices,
and principles, they should be able to readily identify which course content is
most appropriate to their needs.
Use the feedback that you gather to introduce the next two topics, “Information
Sources: MSF Curriculum” and “Additional Information Sources.”
Estimated time to complete this activity: 15 minutes
Objectives
Following is the learning objective for this activity:
 Students will be able to identify the MSF models, principles, and practices
that are applicable to their IT experience and needs.
 They will be able to decide whether further MSF training is applicable to
their IT needs and, if so, select appropriately from the MSF curriculum.
 They will be able to locate MSF information sources, including points of
contact for MSF support and training.


Setup
There are no special setup requirements for this activity.
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Module Strategy
Use the following strategy to present this module:
 Summary of Key MSF Models
This section provides a review of the key MSF models. It is important that
you limit the discussion to a summary level only. If students are asking
questions that were covered in preceding course modules, point them to the
appropriate module for review. The purpose of this review is to refresh
students’ memories so that they are prepared for the activity later in the
module.
Topics in this section include:
• Risk Management Model
• Process Model
• Team Model
• Enterprise Architecture Model
• Design Process Model
• Application Model

 Information Sources: MSF Curriculum
This section provides an overview of the courses available through the MSF
curriculum.
 Additional Information Sources
This section provides pointers to valuable MSF information sources. The
student workbook describes the type of information available from the

sources; however, try to tie in the student responses from the activity to
direct students to the most appropriate information sources for their needs.
 Course Evaluation
The course evaluation is included in the student workbook. Emphasize how
important it is to the success of the course for students to provide feedback
on the course. Allow enough time at the end of the course for students to
complete the evaluations.


Module 6: Course Conclusion 1


Overview
 Summary of Key MSF Models
 Information Sources: MSF Curriculum
 Additional Information Sources
 Course Evaluation


At the end of this module, you will be able to:
 Identify the Microsoft Solutions Framework (MSF) models, principles, and
practices that are applicable to your information technology (IT) experience
and needs.
 Decide whether further MSF training is applicable to your IT needs and, if
so, select appropriately from the MSF curriculum.
 Locate MSF information sources, including points of contact for MSF
support and training.
 Complete a course evalutation.

Slide Objective

To introduce the topics
presented in this section.
Lead-in
In this module, you will
review key course content,
participate in a group
discussion, learn about
additional sources of
Microsoft Solutions
Framework information, and
complete a course
evaluation.
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

 Summary of Key MSF Models
 Risk Management Model
 Process Model
 Team Model
 Enterprise Architecture Model
 Design Process Model
 Application Model


The goal of course 1639a, Overview of Microsoft Solutions Framework, is to
provide you with an introduction to the MSF. As a result, this course discussed
the key MSF models, principles, and practices. Examination of those models,

principles, and practices establishes MSF as beneficial for IT organizations.
For example, MSF:
 Is practical and flexible as a framework.
 Can be adapted to meet the needs of any project environment.
 Can be implemented in pieces or as a whole.
 Provides a baseline of process and terminology that enhances
communication and understanding.

Slide Objective
To review the six key MSF
models that are presented in
course 1639a, Overview of
Microsoft Solutions
Framework.
Lead-in
The six key MSF models
that are discussed in
preceding modules in this
course include…
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Risk Management Model
Retired
Risks
Risk
Assessment
Document
Top 10

Identify
Risk
Statements
The ongoing deliverable of this process is a living
risk assessment document
Control
Track
Analyze
Plan
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5


This topic is for review purposes only. Recall that the Risk Management Model
is comprised of five steps: identify, analyze, plan, track, and control.
Principles of Successful Risk Management
To manage risk successfully:
 Assess risks continuously throughout the project life cycle.
 Use risk-based decision-making.
 Establish some level of formality.
 Cover all key persons and processes, including business and technology
areas.

 Treat risk identification as a positive.

MSF Proactive Risk Management
To manage risk proactively:
 Anticipate problems instead of fixing them when they occur.
 Address root causes instead of addressing the symptoms of the cause.
 Prevent and minimize risk through mitigation instead of reacting to
consequences.
 Prepare for consequences to minimize impact instead of reacting to crisis.
 Use a known and structured process instead of an ad hoc process.


For more information on the Risk Management Model, see module 2,
“MSF Risk Management Model,” course 1639a, Overview of Microsoft
Solutions Framework.

Slide Objective
To review the major steps of
the Risk Management
Model.
Lead-in
The Risk Management
Model is comprised of five
steps: identify, analyze,
plan, track, and control.
Note
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Process Model
Milestone
Milestone
Milestone
Milestone
Milestone
Milestone
Milestone
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This topic is for review purposes only.
Recall that the Process Model is phase-based and milestone-driven.
Principles of the Process Model
The MSF Process Model relies on many principles, concepts, and practices.
 Project tradeoffs. The variables in any project are resources, schedule, and
features. As a team develops a product, it will inevitably have to make
tradeoffs among project variables.
 Versioned releases. Versioned releases enable the project team to provide
the features that are the most critical for functionality in a shorter time
frame.

 Living documents. Living documents are based on the principle that you
should baseline early and freeze late.


For more information on the Process Model, see module 3, “MSF
Process Model,” course 1639a, Overview of Microsoft Solutions Framework.

Slide Objective
To review the elements of
the Process Model.
Lead-in
The Process Model is
phase-based and milestone-
driven.
Note
Module 6: Course Conclusion 5



Team Model
Program
Management
Development
Testing
Logistics
Management
User
Education
Product
Management

Communication


This topic is for review purposes only. Recall that the Team Model includes six
interdependent roles: product management, program management,
development, testing, logistics management, and user education.
Six Team Goals for Success
The following are the team goals for a successful project:
 Satisfied customers
 Delivery within project constraints
 Delivery to specification
 Release after addressing all known issues
 Enhanced user performance
 Smooth deployment and ongoing management

Principles of a Successful Team
The following are the MSF principles of a successful team:
 Team of peers
 Shared product vision
 Product mindset
 Zero-defect mindset
Slide Objective
To review the elements of
the Team Model.
Lead-in
The Team Model includes
six interdependent team
roles.
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 Customer-focused mindset
 Willingness to learn


For more information on the Team Model, see module 4, “MSF Team
Model,” course 1639a, Overview of Microsoft Solutions Framework.

Note
Module 6: Course Conclusion 7



Enterprise Architecture Model
Enterprise
Architecture
Business
Business
Application
Application
Technology
Technology
Information
Information


This topic is for review purposes only. Recall that the Enterprise Architecture
Model includes four perspectives: business, information, technology, and
application (BAIT). These four perspectives form one architecture.


For more information on the Enterprise Architecture Model, see module
5, “Other MSF Models,” course 1639a, Overview of Microsoft Solutions
Framework.

Slide Objective
To review the four
perspectives of the
Enterprise Architecture
Model.
Lead-in
The four perspectives of the
Enterprise Architecture
Model comprise one
architecture: business,
information, application, and
technology (BAIT).
Note
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Design Process Model
Three Perspectives of Design
Three Perspectives of Design
Conceptual
Logical
Physical
Business Solution
Business Solution
User Perspective

Artist Rendering
User Perspective
Artist Rendering
Team Perspective
Blueprint
Team Perspective
Blueprint
Developer Perspective
Engineering Drawings
Materials List
Developer Perspective
Engineering Drawings
Materials List


This topic is for review purposes only. Recall that the Design Process Model is
a continuum of conceptual, logical, and physical design.

For more information on the Design Process Model, see module 5,
“Other MSF Models,” course 1639a, Overview of Microsoft Solutions
Framework.

Slide Objective
To review the Design
Process Model.
Lead-in
The Design Process Model
is a continuum of
conceptual, logical, and
physical design.

Note
Module 6: Course Conclusion 9



Application Model
SYSTEM
Databases
User Interface
Services
Data Layer
Business Layer
Presentation Layer


This topic is for review purposes only. Recall that the Application Model is a
three-tier services-based model that includes user services, business services,
and data services.

For more information on the Application Model, see module 5, “Other
MSF Models,” course 1639a, Overview of Microsoft Solutions Framework.

Slide Objective
To review the Application
Model.
Lead-in
The Application Model is a
three-tiered, services-based
model that includes user
services, business services,

and data services.
Note
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Activity A: Identifying Your Interests


This activity is an instructor-led group discussion. The purpose of this activity
is to give you an opportunity to identify the course content that you found the
most compelling or interesting given your IT experiences and needs.
Instructions for Activity
The instructor will ask you to relate what course content that you found most
compelling or interesting.
This activity is followed by a summary of available information sources, which
you can refer to for more information on your area of interest. If your area of
interest does not appear in the information sources, please ask your instructor to
advise you.
Estimated time to complete this activity: 15 minutes
Slide Objective
To prepare students for the
activity.
Lead-in
This activity is a group
discussion in which each of
you will have an opportunity
to identify the course
content that you found the
most compelling or

interesting given your IT
experiences and needs.
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Information Sources: MSF Curriculum
MSF Curriculum


MSF is a suite of models, principles, and guides for building and deploying
distributed enterprise systems. The four MSF courses are:
 Course 1515, Principles of Enterprise Architecture. This course teaches the
Enterprise Architecture Model, the Risk Management Model, the Team
Model as it is applied to enterprise architecture (EA), and the Process Model
as it is applied to EA. This is a two-day course that shows how to combine
four perspectives—business, application, information, and technology—into
a cohesive EA plan that adapts to your needs over time.
 Course 1516, Principles of Application Development. This course teaches
the Risk Management Model, the Team Model as it is applied to application
development (AD), and the Process Model as it is applied to AD. This is a
three-day course that teaches a project management framework for
achieving success in AD projects.
 Course 1517, Principles of Infrastructure Deployment. This course teaches
the Risk Management Model, the Team Model as it is applied to
infrastructure deployment (ID), and the Process Model as it is applied to ID.
This is a three-day course that describes how to apply MSF principles and
models to technology ID projects to drive successful deployment
engagements.
 Course 1518, Principles of Component Design. This course teaches the

Design Process Model and the Application Model. This is a three-day
course that defines the conceptual, logical, and physical planning necessary
to produce useful, reusable components.

Slide Objective
To present the MSF
curriculum.
Lead-in
The MSF curriculum offers
courses for all of the areas
to which you were
introduced today.
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Additional Information Sources
Microsoft Solutions Framework
 />Microsoft Training and Certification

Microsoft in the Enterprise
 />Microsoft Consulting Services
The Digital Nervous System
 />

In addition to the MSF curriculum, you can consult the following sources for
further information:
 Microsoft Solutions Framework

This is the home page for MSF. Read more about MSF and download
papers, course syllabi, and more.

 Microsoft Training and Certification

Learn everything you need to know about getting trained and certified on
Microsoft products and technologies. Discover all the resources that you
will need to get started.
 Microsoft in the Enterprise

This Web site contains information and downloads related to Microsoft in
the enterprise.
 Your local Microsoft Consulting Services office
 The Digital Nervous System


Slide Objective
To present additional
information sources.
Lead-in
In addition to the MSF
curriculum, you can consult
these sources for further
information…
Module 6: Course Conclusion 13



Course Evaluation
Please Take the Time to
Complete the Course
Evaluation



Instructions
The course evaluation form is included with the student workbook. Please
complete this evaluation, and return it to your instructor.
Thank you for your feedback; it is crucial to the assessment of this course.
Estimated time to complete this evaluation: 15 minutes


Slide Objective
To introduce the course
evaluation.
Lead-in
Your feedback is crucial to
the development and
assessment of this course.
Please take the time to
complete the course
evaluation that is provided
with the student workbook.


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