Solution evaluation deals with the assessment and analysis of an actual solution that already exists within the organization. This knowledge area has some similarities to other knowledge areas, namely strategy analysis, requirement analysis, and design definition. The key distinction between these knowledge areas’ activities and solution evaluation is that solution evaluation involves working with an existing solution that is already operational within the organization. It is also important to note that this could also include a solution that has been in production for a while after being implemented by the organization. This solution could now be evaluated in terms of its performance in relation to meeting expected benefits.
Solution evaluation tasks are often performed on parts of the solution during different stages of their development....