Architectural evaluation of data center system using architecture tradeoff analysis method (ATAM): A case study

A good and robust integration system cannot be separated from how the initial design of the system is selected and implemented. Therefore, integrating existing systems to become a large system that meets the needs of other connected systems requires full assessment and verification so that when the system is implemented, the necessary changes required in the future will be able to be accommodated seamlessly. This paper demonstrates an evaluation of a prototype of a data center system using a scenario-based architectural evaluation method called ATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method), by analyzing the behavior exhibited by the developed system. The results of the analysis shows that some improvements are needed especially in terms of security, reliability and compliance in order to meet the relevant requirements of the robustness and the ease of doing system enhancement and maintenance.