Contents

Preface

About the Author

Trademarks

Acknowledgements

References

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1   Key Learning Points

1.2   The TOGAF Certification for People Program

1.2.1     Certification Document Structure

1.2.2     Program Vision and Principles

1.2.3     TOGAF 9 Foundation

1.2.4     The Certification Process

1.2.5     Preparing for the Examination

1.3   Summary

1.4   Test Yourself Questions

1.5   Recommended Reading

 

Chapter 2 Basic Concepts

2.1   Key Learning Points

2.2   Introduction to TOGAF 9

2.2.1     What is the TOGAF Standard?

2.2.2     Structure of the TOGAF Document

2.3   What is an Enterprise?

2.4   What is Architecture in the Context of the TOGAF Standard?

2.5   Why do I Need Enterprise Architecture?

2.6   What is an Architecture Framework?

2.7   Why do I Need a Framework for Enterprise Architecture?

2.8   Why is the TOGAF Standard Suitable as a Framework for Enterprise Architecture?

2.9   What are the Different Architecture Domains that the TOGAF Standard deals with?

2.10 What does the TOGAF Standard Contain?

2.10.1   The Architecture Development Method (ADM)

2.10.2   ADM Guidelines and Techniques

2.10.3   Architecture Content Framework

2.10.4   The Enterprise Continuum

2.10.5   TOGAF Reference Models

2.10.6   The Architecture Capability Framework

2.11 Summary

2.12 Test Yourself Questions

2.13 Recommended Reading

 

Chapter 3 Core Concepts

3.1   Key Learning Points

3.2   What are the Phases of the ADM?

3.3   Deliverables, Artifacts, and Building Blocks

3.4   The Enterprise Continuum

3.5   The Architecture Repository

3.6   Establishing and Maintaining an Enterprise Architecture Capability

3.7   Establishing an Operational Architecture Capability

3.8   Using the TOGAF Framework with Other Frameworks

3.9   Summary

3.10 Test Yourself Questions

3.11 Recommended Reading

 

Chapter 4 Key Terminology

4.1   Key Learning Points

4.2   Key Terms

4.3   Summary

4.4   Test Yourself Questions

4.5   Recommended Reading

 

Chapter 5 Introduction to the Architecture Development Method

5.1   Key Learning Points

5.2   The Architecture Development Cycle

5.3   What is the Relationship of the ADM to Other Parts of the TOGAF Standard?

5.3.1     Relationship to the Enterprise Continuum and Architecture Repository

5.3.2     The ADM and the Foundation Architecture

5.3.3     The ADM and Supporting Guidelines and Techniques

5.4   Key Points of the ADM Cycle

5.5   How to Adapt the ADM to your Enterprise

5.6   The Need for Architecture Governance

5.7   Scoping the Architecture Activity for your Organization

5.8   Integrating the Architecture Domains for your Organization

5.9   Summary

5.10 Test Yourself Questions

5.11 Recommended Reading

 

Chapter 6 The Enterprise Continuum and Tools

6.1   Key Learning Points

6.2   Overview of the Enterprise Continuum

6.3   The Enterprise Continuum and Architecture Re-Use

6.4   The Constituent Parts of the Enterprise Continuum

6.4.1     The Enterprise Continuum

6.4.2     The Architecture Continuum

6.4.3     The Solutions Continuum

6.5   The Architecture Continuum in Detail

6.5.1     Foundation Architecture

6.5.2     Common Systems Architectures

6.5.3     Industry Architectures

6.5.4     Organization-Specific Architectures

6.6   The Solutions Continuum in Detail

6.6.1     Foundation Solutions

6.6.2     Common Systems Solutions

6.6.3     Industry Solutions

6.6.4     Organization-Specific Solutions

6.6.5     The Relationship of the Architecture Continuum to the Solutions Continuum

6.7   Using the Enterprise Continuum within the ADM

6.8   The Architecture Repository

6.8.1     The Architecture Landscape

6.8.2     The Standards Information Base

6.9   Tools Standardization

6.10 Summary

6.11 Test Yourself Questions

6.12 Recommended Reading

 

Chapter 7 The ADM Phases

7.1   Key Learning Points

7.2   Preliminary Phase

7.2.1     Objectives

7.2.2     Approach

7.3   Phase A: Architecture Vision

7.3.1     Objectives

7.3.2     Approach

7.4   Phase B: Business Architecture

7.4.1     Objectives

7.4.2     Approach

7.5   Phase C: Information Systems Architectures

7.5.1     Objectives

7.5.2     Approach

7.6   Phase D: Technology Architecture

7.6.1     Objectives

7.6.2     Approach

7.7   Phase E: Opportunities and Solutions

7.7.1     Objectives

7.7.2     Approach

7.8   Phase F: Migration Planning

7.8.1     Objectives

7.8.2     Approach

7.9   Phase G: Implementation Governance

7.9.1     Objectives

7.9.2     Approach

7.10 Phase H: Architecture Change Management

7.10.1   Objectives

7.10.2   Approach

7.11 Requirements Management

7.11.1   Objectives

7.11.2   Approach

7.12 Summary

7.13 Test Yourself Questions

7.14 Recommended Reading

 

Chapter 8 ADM Guidelines and Techniques

8.1   Key Learning Points

8.2   ADM Guidelines and Techniques Overview

8.3   Architecture Principles

8.3.1     The TOGAF Template for Defining Architecture Principles

8.3.2     What Makes a Good Architecture Principle?

8.4   Business Scenarios

8.4.1     What is a Business Scenario?

8.4.2     The Use of Business Scenarios in the ADM

8.5   Gap Analysis

8.6   Interoperability

8.6.1     Interoperability and the ADM

8.7   Business Transformation Readiness Assessment

8.8   Risk Management

8.8.1     Risk Management in the ADM

8.9   Capability-Based Planning

8.10 Summary

8.11 Test Yourself Questions

8.12 Recommended Reading

 

Chapter 9 Architecture Governance

9.1   Key Learning Points

9.2   Introduction to Architecture Governance

9.3   TOGAF Architecture Governance Framework

9.3.1     Conceptual Structure

9.3.2     Organizational Structure

9.4   The Benefits of Architecture Governance

9.5   Architecture Board

9.6   Architecture Contracts

9.7   Architecture Compliance

9.7.1     The Meaning of Architecture Compliance

9.7.2     The Need for Architecture Compliance

9.7.3     The Purpose of Architecture Compliance Reviews

9.7.4     The Architecture Compliance Review Process

9.8   Using the ADM to Establish an Architecture Capability

9.9   Summary

9.10 Test Yourself Questions

9.11 Recommended Reading

 

Chapter 10 Views, Viewpoints, and Stakeholders

10.1 Key Learning Points

10.2 Concepts and Definitions

10.2.1   System

10.2.2   Stakeholders

10.2.3   Concerns

10.2.4   View

10.2.5   Viewpoint

10.3 Architecture Views and Viewpoints

10.4 The Relationship between Stakeholders, Concerns, Views, and Viewpoints

10.5 The View Creation Process

10.6 Summary

10.7 Test Yourself Questions

10.8 Recommended Reading

 

Chapter 11 Building Blocks

11.1 Key Learning Points

11.2 What is a Building Block?

11.3 Architecture Building Blocks and Solution Building Blocks

11.3.1   Architecture Building Blocks

11.3.2   Solution Building Blocks

11.4 Building Blocks and the ADM

11.5 Architecture Patterns

11.6 Summary

11.7 Test Yourself Questions

11.8 Recommended Reading

 

Chapter 12 ADM Deliverables

12.1 Key Learning Points

12.2 The Role of Architecture Deliverables

12.3 The Purpose of Key Deliverables

12.3.1   Architecture Building Blocks (ABBs)

12.3.2   Architecture Contract

12.3.3   Architecture Definition Document

12.3.4   Architecture Principles

12.3.5   Architecture Repository

12.3.6   Architecture Requirements Specification

12.3.7   Architecture Roadmap

12.3.8   Architecture Vision

12.3.9   Business Principles, Business Goals, and Business Drivers

12.3.10 Capability Assessment

12.3.11 Change Request

12.3.12 Communications Plan

12.3.13 Compliance Assessment

12.3.14 Implementation and Migration Plan

12.3.15 Implementation Governance Model

12.3.16 Organizational Model for Enterprise Architecture

12.3.17 Request for Architecture Work

12.3.18 Requirements Impact Assessment

12.3.19 Solution Building Blocks

12.3.20 Statement of Architecture Work

12.3.21 Tailored Architecture Framework

12.4 Summary

12.5 Test Yourself Questions

12.6 Recommended Reading

 

Chapter 13 TOGAF Reference Models

13.1 Key Learning Points

13.2 The TOGAF TRM as a Foundation Architecture

13.3 The Integrated Information Infrastructure Reference Model

13.4 Boundaryless Information Flow

13.5 Summary

13.6 Test Yourself Questions

13.7 Recommended Reading

 

Appendix A Answers to Test Yourself Questions

Appendix B Test Yourself Examination Papers

Appendix C Test Yourself Examination

Appendix D TOGAF 9 Foundation Syllabus

Index