Which deployment environments are acceptable (private cloud, on-prem, both)?
Internal note: Why we ask: anchors architecture options. Good signal: approved patterns defined. Weak signal: unresolved hosting policy.
What data residency and sovereignty requirements apply by jurisdiction?
Internal note: Why we ask: determines data boundary controls. Good signal: explicit regulatory interpretation. Weak signal: no policy owner.
Are there approved vendor and platform lists we must align to?
Internal note: Why we ask: avoids avoidable procurement blockers. Good signal: clear approved stack list. Weak signal: unknown approval path.
Which SSO provider and protocol are mandated?
Internal note: Why we ask: SSO readiness is critical for pilot acceptance. Good signal: IAM owner and standard protocol. Weak signal: unclear identity roadmap.
What network constraints should we plan for (private links, firewall policy, outbound restrictions)?
Internal note: Why we ask: preempts integration delays. Good signal: network requirements documented. Weak signal: no connectivity model.
What RBAC model is required for operations, reviewers, and admins?
Internal note: Why we ask: role design impacts deployment and controls. Good signal: role policy exists. Weak signal: role responsibilities unclear.
What change management process governs pilot rollout?
Internal note: Why we ask: timeline realism and CAB dependencies. Good signal: known release calendar. Weak signal: undefined approval process.
What security review artifacts are required before go-live?
Internal note: Why we ask: determines documentation and test obligations. Good signal: checklist exists. Weak signal: requirements discovered late.
Who owns final technical sign-off?
Internal note: Why we ask: clarifies accountability. Good signal: named technical approver. Weak signal: distributed ownership with no decision owner.