ScapePlatformImplementationRisksMitigation

SCAPE Platform implementation risks

An example of implementation risks alongside mitigation for those risks.

• Adopting cutting edge technology is risky
  • Web archiving department already has confidence and experience with Hadoop technology
  • Some SCAPE components less well tested in production environments. Early visits to SCAPE Project partners will be used to identify and avoid typical pitfalls
• Insufficient Hadoop cluster IT support skills
  • IT department already familar with maintenance of cluster.
• Insufficient Hadoop skills in the digital preservation department
  • Exploit skills in web archiving department
  • Utilise training courses early in project to bring key team members up to speed
• Shared use of cluser may lead to clashes with web archiving department needs
  • Coordinate planning of cluster use in advance with web archiving department