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Free draw diagram

<div id="content"><p tabindex="0">During this video you are going to learn how to utilize the LeanIX free draw diagram feature in order to analyze your applications dependencies and drive data-informed decisions.</p><div class="kalturaVideoLessonWrapper"><div aria-label="Analyzing application's dependencies" class="kalturaVideoLessonContainer" data-testid="video" id="1_a820p8yb"></div></div></div>

Analyzing application's dependencies

Learning to Use the LeanIX Tool for Successful Enterprise Architecture

Learn how to analyze application dependencies within an IT environment using free-draw diagrams. Understand complex relationships and make informed decisions for your IT landscape.<br><br># This description was auto-generated #

21. Analyzing Applications Dependencies in Free Draw Diagram 2.mp4

In this tutorial, we delve into an example that involves analyzing application dependencies within an IT environment. For enterprise architects, understanding these relationships and dependencies is crucial as technology and business evolve, leading to increasingly complex IT systems. This complexity can feel overwhelming, but Linayik's free-draw diagram offers a solution. Imagine you're leading an application modernization effort. You've used reports to identify applications for cloud migration or to address business capability gaps. Now, how do you grasp the full scope of these decisions? Linux reports may not always suffice as they often present limited dimensions. Unlike reports, three-door diagrams provide a comprehensive visual representation of interconnected elements on a single canvas. Let's illustrate this with an example. Suppose you need to replace an application for your modernization project. To model this scenario, start by adding the application to the canvas. You can do this by clicking the plus icon in the toolbar or right-clicking anywhere on the canvas selecting insert from inventory. Next, consider important aspects such as the data type the application handles. right click on the fact sheet and choose drill down to explore related elements like data objects. You can also investigate other aspects like business capabilities supported, technologies used, interfaces provided, projects associated with the application and more. Adding labels and additional details provides context, for instance distinguishing between primary and secondary capabilities. Utilize different views for analysis such as data classification or lifecycle of IT components. Suppose you are planning a successor application yet to be documented in the inventory. You can create and connect it within the diagram. Right-click to create a new fact sheet of type application, establish relations and apply updates as needed. You can open linked fact sheets for further details or modify connections as required. In summary, free-draw diagrams empower you to understand intricate dependencies and complexity, facilitating informed decision-making in your IT landscape.