How can I specify the vendor lifecycle support for components in Where do we have technology risk?

It is difficult to assess risks to technology support of business capabilities if a component that does not have its lifecycle phases defined. Ensure that vendor lifecycle support is defined for all components.

1. Double-click a grey matrix cell with the label vendor lifecycle support undefined.
2. Click Visualize > Gantt Chart to display a lifecycle chart of the components.
3. Select a component in the Gantt chart and click Edit Lifecycle. Edit the start and end dates for the following lifecycle phases:
   • Manufacturer Support: Indicates that the technology is relevant to be used in a production environment.
   • Manufacturer Extended Support: Indicates that the technology is still available, but should be avoided for use in a production environment.
4. Click Align Active Period to automatically align the start/end dates of the active period of the component with the start/end dates of the lifecycle phases that begin and end the active period.