Mapping system landscapes

What is meant by Mapping system landscapes?

The term "system landscape mapping" refers to the visual and/or documentary representation of the IT systems, applications, infrastructures, and their interactions within an organization. The goal is to provide a clear overview of the entire system architecture and its relationships to better understand, plan, and manage the system landscape. This mapping can be done through diagrams, maps, or other graphical representations and helps in analyzing system dependencies, planning IT projects, and optimizing IT resources.

Typical software functions in the area of "system landscape mapping":

• Diagram Creation: Creating diagrams and maps that visualize the structure and interactions of systems.
• Data Integration: Integrating data from various sources to ensure a comprehensive representation of the system landscape.
• Dependency Analysis: Analyzing relationships and dependencies between different systems and applications.
• Scenario Modeling: Modeling different scenarios to evaluate the impact of changes within the system landscape.
• Documentation: Creating detailed documentation of the system landscape, including system descriptions, architecture, and integration points.
• Updates: Regularly updating the mapping to reflect changes in the system landscape in a timely manner.
• Visualization: Visualizing system data and relationships in the form of graphics, diagrams, or interactive dashboards.
• Reporting: Generating reports on the system landscape to support decision-making and communication with stakeholders.
• Error Analysis: Identifying and analyzing errors or weaknesses in the system landscape.