Getting Started with Enterprise Architecture: A Practical and Pragmatic Approach to Learning the Basics of Enterprise Architecture

Implement a basic Enterprise Architecture from start to finish using a four stage wheel-based approach. Aided by real-world examples, this book shows what elements are needed for the initial implementation of a fundamental Enterprise Architecture. The book's pragmatic approach keeps existing architecture frameworks and methodologies in mind while providing instructions that are readable and applicable to all. The Enterprise Architecture Implementation Wheel builds on the methodology of existing architecture frameworks and allows you to apply the theory more pragmatically and closer to the reality that an architect encounters in daily practice. While the main focus of the book is the actual steps taken to design an Enterprise Architecture, other important topics include architecture origin, definition, domains, visualization, and roles. Getting Started with Enterprise Architecture is the ideal handbook for the architect who is asked to implement an Enterprise Architecture in an existing organization. You will: Identify a company's needs and develop an appropriate strategy to satisfy those needs Implement measurable goals and objectives for a baseline architecture Create meaningful catalogues, diagrams, and maps to communicate the architecture to an organization Measure the progress of implementing the architecture Who This Book Is For: Enterprise Architects, project managers and executives. Table of Contents About the Author About the Reviewer Acknowledgments Foreword Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Architecture Origin 2.1. Timeline 2.2. Zachman Framework 2.3. The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) 2.3.1. Fundamental Content 2.3.1.1. Architecture Development Method 2.3.2. Series Guides 2.4. Similarities and Differences 2.5. Summary Chapter 3: Architecture Definition 3.1. Defining Enterprise Architecture 3.2. Summary Chapter 4: Architecture Domains 4.1. Domains and Layers 4.2. The Information Domain 4.3. Multi-domain Model 4.4. Summary Chapter 5: Architecture Roles 5.1. Defining Roles and Functions 5.2. Generic Roles 5.3. Variety in Functions 5.4. The Enterprise Architect 5.5. Summary Chapter 6: Architecture Visualization 6.1. Language to Visualize 6.2. Modeling Language 6.2.1. Architecture Elements 6.2.1.1. Motivation Elements 6.2.1.2. Strategy Layer 6.2.1.3. Business Layer 6.2.1.4. Information Layer 6.2.1.5. Application Layer 6.2.1.6. Technology Layer 6.2.1.7. Composite Elements 6.2.1.8. Implementation and Migration Layer 6.3. Catalogs, Matrices, and Diagrams 6.4. The Right Toolset 6.4.1. Architecture Repository 6.4.1.1. Enterprise Architecture Landscape 6.4.1.2. Reference Architecture 6.4.1.3. Standards 6.4.1.4. Requirements 6.5. Summary Chapter 7: Architecture Positioning 7.1. Earning Stripes 7.2. Architecture Purpose 7.3. Summary Chapter 8: Architecture Implementation 8.1. Implementation Wheel 8.2. Document 8.2.1. Information 8.2.1.1. Organization 8.2.1.2. Processes 8.2.1.3. Concepts 8.2.1.4. Applications 8.2.1.5. Technology 8.2.2. Stakeholders 8.2.2.1. Identify Key Stakeholders 8.2.2.2. Analyze Needs and Expectations 8.2.2.3. Classify Stakeholders 8.2.2.4. Stakeholder Map 8.2.2.5. Communications Plan 8.3. Define 8.3.1. Maturity 8.3.1.1. Maturity Model 8.3.1.2. Maturity Levels 8.3.1.3. Elements of Maturity 8.3.1.4. Current and Desired Level 8.3.2. Framework 8.3.2.1. Framework Pyramid 8.3.2.2. Basic Principles 8.3.2.3. Requirements 8.3.2.4. Standards 8.3.3. Strategy 8.3.3.1. Drivers 8.3.3.2. Goals 8.3.3.3. Objectives 8.3.3.4. Initiatives 8.4. Execute 8.4.1. Strategy 8.4.2. Roadmap 8.5. Control 8.5.1. Measure Progress 8.5.1.1. Architecture Deliverables 8.5.1.2. Goals and Objectives 8.5.1.3. Dashboards 8.6. Summary Chapter 9: Next Steps 9.1. The Next Level 9.2. Summary Chapter 10: Architecture Application 10.1. Lemon-A-de 10.2. Developing Lemon-A-de’s Architecture 10.3. A Few Years Later 10.4. Summary Chapter 11: Closing Remarks Appendix A: Example Information Map Appendix B: Example Maturity Model Appendix C: Example Work Package View References Index df-Capture.PNG Implement a basic Enterprise Architecture from start to finishusing a four stage wheel-based approach. Aided by real-world examples, this book shows what elements are needed for the initial implementation of a fundamental Enterprise Architecture. The book's pragmatic approach keeps existing architecture frameworks and methodologies in mind while providing instructions that are readable and applicable to all. TheEnterprise Architecture Implementation Wheel builds on the methodology of existing architecture frameworks and allows you to apply the theory more pragmatically and closer to the reality that an architect encounters in daily practice. While the main focus of the book is the actual steps taken to design an Enterprise Architecture, other important topics include architecture origin, definition, domains, visualization, and roles.Getting Started with Enterprise Architecture is the ideal handbook for the architect who is asked to implement an Enterprise Architecture in an existing organization. You will: Identify a company's needs and develop an appropriate strategy to satisfy those needs Implement measurable goals and objectives for a baseline architecture Create meaningful catalogues, diagrams, and maps to communicate the architecture to an organization Measure the progress of implementing the architecture Who this book is for: Novice (Enterprise) Architects, project managers and executives.