TOGAF – Architecture Content Framework

The Architecture Development Method (ADM) has the following phases:

• Preliminary
• Architecture Vision ➜ Business Architecture ➜ Information Systems Architecture ➜ Technology Architecture ➜ Opportunities and Solutions ➜ Migration Planning ➜ Implementation Governance ➜ Architecture Change Management
• Requirements Management (Ongoing)

ADM generates outputs during each phase. TOGAF organizes these outputs using the Architecture Content Framework, which categorizes them into three main types:

• Deliverable ➜ Artifact ➜ Building Block

This framework helps in organizing and managing the various work products created throughout the architecture development process, ensuring consistency and clarity.

• Deliverable: A formal work product that is specified by contract and requires review, approval, and sign-off by stakeholders.
  • Examples:
    • Detailed Business Process Flow for each functionality
    • E-Business Architecture Documentation
    • Conference Room Pilot (CRP) Reports
      • A Conference Room Pilot (CRP) is a test phase used during the implementation of software systems, like ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning). It involves setting up the software in a test environment, often in a conference room, to simulate how the software will work in the real world.
    • Project Design Documents
    • Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
    • Architecture Compliance Reports
• Artifact: A more detailed architectural work product that provides a specific perspective on the architecture. Artifacts are often organized into catalogs (lists of elements), matrices (showing relationships), and diagrams (visual representations).
  • Examples:
    • Use-Case Diagrams
    • Data Flow Diagrams
    • E-Business Suite Module Catalogs
    • System Interaction Diagrams
    • Capability Maps
    • Security Risk Assessments
• Building Block: A reusable component that can be part of the business, IT infrastructure, or architecture. Building blocks can be combined with other components to create complete architectures and solutions.
  • Examples:
    • Payroll Functionality Module
    • E-Business Payroll Module
    • Authentication Service Component
    • Reusable Data Integration Services
    • API Gateway Component
    • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Module

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For Your Further Reading:

• KSA PDPL – Initial Framework
• KSA PDPL – Consent Not Mandatory
• KSA NDMO – Data Catalog and Metadata
• KSA NDMO – Personal Data Protection – Initial Assessment
• KSA NDMO – Classification Process – Data Classification Metadata
• KSA NDMO – DG Artifacts Control – Data Management Issue Tracking Register
• Enterprise Architecture Governance & TOGAF – Components
• Enterprise Architecture & Architecture Framework
• TOGAF – ADM (Architecture Development Method) vs. Enterprise Continuum
• TOGAF – ADM Features & Phases
• Data Security Standards
• Data Steward – Stewardship Activities
• Data Modeling – Metrics and Checklist
• How to Measure the Value of Data
• What is Content and Content Management?