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Part I Introduction................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 1 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Structureofthis Document .............................................................................. 4
1.2 Structureofthe TOGAF Library...................................................................... 5
1.3 Executive Overview .......................................................................................... 6
1.4 Information on Using the TOGAF Standard................................................. 9
1.4.1 Conditions of Use ........................................................................................... 9
1.4.2 How Much Does the TOGAF StandardCost? ............................................ 9
1.4.3 Downloads....................................................................................................... 9
1.5 Why Join The Open Group? ............................................................................. 9
Chapter 2 Core Concepts ................................................................................................. 11
2.1 What is the TOGAF Standard? ........................................................................ 11
2.2 What is Architectureinthe Context of the TOGAF Standard? ................... 11
2.3 What Kind of ArchitectureDoes the TOGAF StandardDeal With? .......... 11
2.4 ArchitectureDevelopment Method ................................................................ 12
2.5 Deliverables, Artifacts, and Building Blocks ................................................. 13
2.6 Enterprise Continuum ...................................................................................... 15
2.7 ArchitectureRepository .................................................................................... 16
2.8 Establishing and Maintaining an Enterprise Architecture
Capability ............................................................................................................ 18
2.9 Establishing the ArchitectureCapability as an Operational
Entity ................................................................................................................... 19
2.10 Using the TOGAF Standardwith Other Frameworks ................................. 20
Chapter 3 Definitions ........................................................................................................ 21
Part II Architecture Development Method (ADM)............................ 35
Chapter 4 Introduction to Part II................................................................................. 37
4.1 ADM Overview .................................................................................................. 37
4.1.1 The ADM, Enterprise Continuum, and Architecture
Repository ........................................................................................................ 37
4.1.2 The ADM and the Foundation Architecture.............................................. 38
4.1.3 ADM and Supporting Guidelines and Techniques ................................... 38
4.2 ArchitectureDevelopment Cycle .................................................................... 39
4.2.1 Key Points ........................................................................................................ 39
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4.2.2 Basic Structure................................................................................................. 39
4.3 Adapting the ADM............................................................................................ 42
4.4 ArchitectureGovernance .................................................................................. 43
4.5 Scoping the Architecture.................................................................................. 44
4.5.1 Breadth ............................................................................................................. 45
4.5.2 Depth ................................................................................................................ 46
4.5.3 Time Period...................................................................................................... 46
4.5.4 ArchitectureDomains .................................................................................... 47
4.6 ArchitectureIntegration ................................................................................... 47
4.7 Summary............................................................................................................. 48
Chapter 5 Preliminary Phase......................................................................................... 51
5.1 Objectives............................................................................................................ 52
5.2 Inputs................................................................................................................... 52
5.2.1 Reference Materials External to the Enterprise.......................................... 52
5.2.2 Non-Architectural Inputs .............................................................................. 52
5.2.3 Architectural Inputs ....................................................................................... 53
5.3 Steps..................................................................................................................... 53
5.3.1 Scope the Enterprise Organizations Impacted........................................... 54
5.3.2 Confirm Governance and Support Frameworks ....................................... 54
5.3.3 Define and Establish Enterprise ArchitectureTeam and
Organization .................................................................................................... 54
5.3.4 Identify and Establish ArchitecturePrinciples ........................................... 55
5.3.5 Tailor the TOGAF Framework and, if any,Other Selected
ArchitectureFramework(s) ........................................................................... 55
5.3.6 Develop aStrategy and Implementation Plan for Tools and
Techniques ....................................................................................................... 56
5.4 Outputs ............................................................................................................... 56
5.5 Approach ............................................................................................................ 57
5.5.1 Enterprise......................................................................................................... 58
5.5.2 Organizational Context.................................................................................. 58
5.5.3 Requirements for ArchitectureWork ........................................................... 59
5.5.4 Principles ......................................................................................................... 59
5.5.5 Management Frameworks ............................................................................ 60
5.5.6 Relating the Management Frameworks ...................................................... 61
5.5.7 Planning for Enterprise Architecture/Business Change
Maturity Evaluation ....................................................................................... 62
Chapter 6 Phase A: Architecture Vision .................................................................. 65
6.1 Objectives............................................................................................................ 66
6.2 Inputs................................................................................................................... 66
6.2.1 Reference Materials External to the Enterprise.......................................... 66
6.2.2 Non-Architectural Inputs .............................................................................. 66
6.2.3 Architectural Inputs ....................................................................................... 66
6.3 Steps..................................................................................................................... 67
6.3.1 Establish the ArchitectureProject ................................................................ 67
6.3.2 Identify Stakeholders, Concerns, and Business
Requirements .................................................................................................. 67
6.3.3 Confirm and Elaborate Business Goals, Business Drivers,
and Constraints............................................................................................... 68
6.3.4 Evaluate Capabilities ...................................................................................... 68
6.3.5 Assess Readiness for Business Transformation .......................................... 69
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6.3.6 Define Scope .................................................................................................... 69
6.3.7 Confirm and Elaborate ArchitecturePrinciples, including
Business Principles ......................................................................................... 70
6.3.8 Develop ArchitectureVision ......................................................................... 70
6.3.9 Define the Target ArchitectureValue Propositions and
KPIs ................................................................................................................... 71
6.3.10 Identify the Business Transformation Risks and Mitigation
Activities .......................................................................................................... 71
6.3.11Develop Statement of ArchitectureWork; SecureApproval .................... 71
6.4 Outputs ............................................................................................................... 72
6.5 Approach ............................................................................................................ 73
6.5.1 General ............................................................................................................. 73
6.5.2 Creating the ArchitectureVision .................................................................. 74
Chapter 7 Phase B: Business Architecture.............................................................. 77
7.1 Objectives............................................................................................................ 78
7.2 Inputs................................................................................................................... 78
7.2.1 Reference Materials External to the Enterprise.......................................... 78
7.2.2 Non-Architectural Inputs .............................................................................. 78
7.2.3 Architectural Inputs ....................................................................................... 78
7.3 Steps..................................................................................................................... 79
7.3.1 Select Reference Models, Viewpoints, and Tools ....................................... 80
7.3.2 Develop Baseline Business ArchitectureDescription ................................ 84
7.3.3 Develop Target Business ArchitectureDescription ................................... 84
7.3.4 Perform Gap Analysis.................................................................................... 84
7.3.5 Define Candidate Roadmap Components .................................................. 84
7.3.6 Resolve Impacts Across the ArchitectureLandscape ................................ 85
7.3.7 Conduct Formal Stakeholder Review.......................................................... 85
7.3.8 Finalize the Business Architecture............................................................... 85
7.3.9 Create the ArchitectureDefinition Document............................................ 85
7.4 Outputs ............................................................................................................... 86
7.5 Approach ............................................................................................................ 88
7.5.1 General ............................................................................................................. 88
7.5.2 Developing the Baseline Description........................................................... 89
7.5.3 Applying Business Capabilities.................................................................... 89
7.5.4 Applying Value Streams ................................................................................ 90
7.5.5 Applying the Organization Map.................................................................. 90
7.5.6 Applying Modeling Techniques ................................................................... 91
7.5.7 ArchitectureRepository ................................................................................. 92
Chapter 8 Phase C: Information Systems Architectures................................. 95
8.1 Objectives............................................................................................................ 96
8.2 Approach ............................................................................................................ 96
Chapter 9 Phase C: Information Systems Architectures — Data
Architecture...................................................................................................... 97
9.1 Objectives............................................................................................................ 97
9.2 Inputs................................................................................................................... 97
9.2.1 Reference Materials External to the Enterprise.......................................... 97
9.2.2 Non-Architectural Inputs .............................................................................. 97
9.2.3 Architectural Inputs ....................................................................................... 97
9.3 Steps..................................................................................................................... 99
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