TOGAF - Components

TOGAF – Components

Architecture Development Method (ADM)

The central and core component of TOGAF
A reliable approach for creating architecture
Tailored to meet business needs
An iterative process
Provides a set of architecture views to ensure that all complex requirements are thoroughly addressed
A step-by-step process that is repeated to create an architecture for the whole organization.
Example: Think of it like following a recipe in cooking, where you repeat steps to get the final dish.

ADM Guidelines and Techniques

Tips and methods to help you use the ADM effectively.
Example: These are like cooking tips that make following the recipe easier and more successful.

Architecture Content Framework

A detailed guide for organizing the work you produce, including the final outputs, the smaller parts within those outputs, and the essential building blocks that make up the final architecture.
Example: Imagine it as a guide to assembling a complex Lego set, where you know exactly which pieces to use and how they fit together to create the final model.

The Enterprise Continuum

A model that helps organize and classify different architectural resources and solutions. It shows how these resources can evolve over time and how they can be used or reused.
Example: Think of it like a library where you can find and borrow different books (resources) to build your project. As you work on more projects, the library grows and evolves with new resources that others can also use.

The Architecture Capability Framework

A structured guide that defines the necessary teams, skills, roles, and responsibilities needed to build and manage an organization’s overall architecture.
Example: Imagine it as an organizational chart for a construction project, detailing who does what, what skills are needed, and how everyone works together to complete the building.

TOGAF Reference Models

The TOGAF Library is a reference library containing guidelines, templates, patterns, and other forms of reference material to accelerate the creation of new architectures for the enterprise.
Example: Imagine you’re building a new office. The TOGAF Library is like a detailed guidebook that gives you blueprints, tips, and checklists to help you design and set up the office efficiently.

TOGAF deals with the following types of Architectures

Business Architecture

Focuses on the business’s vision, strategy, processes, governance, and how performance is measured.
Example: It’s like planning a business roadmap, where you define the goals and the steps to achieve them.

Application Architecture

Helps understand how business processes connect with the applications that support them, and provides a plan to align them.
Example: Imagine it as a map that shows which software tools are used for different business tasks.

Data Architecture

Provides insight into the physical and logical data elements that support IT applications and business processes.
Example: Think of it as organizing all the information in a company so it’s easy to find and use.

Technology Architecture

Focuses on the hardware and software required to support business processes, data, and applications.
Example: It’s like choosing the right tools and machines to ensure everything in the business runs smoothly.

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TOGAF – Components