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System Requirements Template
System Requirements Template
System Requirements
Template
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[Project Name] System Requirements
[Version] [Revision Date]
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1. Delete the template title page (previous page) and this page.
2. Replace [bracketed text] on the cover page (next page) with your project and agency
information.
3. Replace [bracketed text] in the tool header area at the top of Page i (Contents page) with the
same project and agency information as on the cover page.
4. Complete the entire template. Each section contains abbreviated instructions, shown in italics,
and a content area. The content area is marked with a placeholder symbol ( ) or with a
table. Relevant text from other project deliverable may be pasted into content areas.
5. Update the table of contents by right-clicking and selecting Update Field, then Update entire
table.
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[Project Name] System Requirements
[Version] [Revision Date]
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System Requirements
[Functional Office(s) Name]
[PROJECT NAME]
VERSION: [Version Number] REVISION DATE: [Date]
Approval of the System Requirements indicates an understanding of the purpose and content described
in this deliverable. By signing this deliverable, each individual agrees with the content contained in this
deliverable.
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[Project Name] System Requirements
[Version] [Revision Date]
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Contents
Section 1 Purpose..................................................................................................... 3
Section 2 General System Requirements.................................................................3
2.1 Major System Capabilities..............................................................................3
2.2 Major System Conditions...............................................................................3
2.3 System Interfaces.......................................................................................... 3
2.4 System User Characteristics..........................................................................3
Section 3 Policy and Regulation Requirements.........................................................4
3.1 Policy Requirements....................................................................................... 4
3.2 Regulation Requirements...............................................................................4
Section 4 Security Requirements..............................................................................4
Section 5 Training Requirements.............................................................................. 4
Section 6 Initial Capacity Requirements....................................................................4
Section 7 Initial System Architecture........................................................................5
Section 8 System Acceptance Criteria........................................................................5
Section 9 Current System Analysis............................................................................. 5
Section 10 References.............................................................................................. 6
Section 11 Glossary.................................................................................................. 6
Section 12 Document Revision History.....................................................................6
Section 13 Appendices.............................................................................................. 6
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Section 1 Purpose
The purpose of the System Requirements document is to specify the overall system
requirements that will govern the development and implementation of the system.
The document will also establish initial security, training, capacity and system
architecture requirements, as well as, system acceptance criteria agreed upon be
the project sponsor and key stakeholders.
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a. Identifies the highest and lowest estimated number of transactions and processing frequency
expected usage (including any seasonal peaks) for capacity planning for storage and
memory requirements for the application or project. Identifies the highest and lowest
estimated number of transactions and processing frequency expected usage (including any
seasonal peaks) for capacity planning for storage and memory requirements for the
application or project.
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New system must run in parallel with current production system for x months
3 years of data must be in system (conversion implied) on day one
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Section 10 References
Provide a list of all documents and other sources of information referenced in this document and
utilized in its development. Include for each the document number, title, date, and responsible
office/author.
Section 11 Glossary
Define of all terms and acronyms required to properly interpret the requirements contained within
this document.
Section 13 Appendices
Include any relevant appendices.
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