Introduction to Process Automation › Phase I: Requirements Analysis › Identify Runtime Constraints

Identify Runtime Constraints

Identify the resources that a process requires at runtime. Because they are shared, resources are always in limited supply; for example, processors, memory, or access to other files, databases, or hardware. Be aware of two main types of runtime constraints:

• Time constraints define when a process must be completed. Examples include backups that run at night or system maintenance activities that run only during a specific time window.
• Configuration constraints include process environment requirements. For example, data that must be available to a process, including files, programs, user profiles, and account data such as user names and passwords.