TOGAF The Open Group Architecture Framework 100 Success Secrets - 100 Most Asked Questions The Missing TOGAF Guide on How to… (Boyce Raynard) (Z-Library)

TOGAF The Open Group Architecture Framework 100 Success Secrets: 100 Most Asked Questions – The Missing TOGAF Guide on How to Achieve and Sustain Superior Enterprise Architecture Execution Boyce Raynard

TOGAF 100 Success Secrets Copyright © Boyce Raynard Notice of Rights All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher. Notice of Liability The information in this book is distributed on an “As Is” basis without warranty. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of the book, neither the author nor the publisher shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained in this book or by the products described in it. Trademarks Many of the designations used by manufacturers and sellers to distinguish their products are claimed as trademarks. Where those designations appear in this book, and the publisher was aware of a trademark claim, the designations appear as requested by the owner of the trademark. All other product names and services identified throughout this book are used in editorial fashion only and for the benefit of such companies with no intention of infringement of the trademark. No such use, or the use of any trade name, is intended to convey endorsement or other affiliation with this book.

3 | TOGAF 100 Success Secrets T O G A F 1 0 0 S U C C E S S S E C R E T S There has never been a TOGAF Guide like this. 100 Success Secrets is not about the ins and outs of TOGAF. Instead, it answers the top 100 questions that we are asked and those we come across in forums, our consultancy and education programs. It tells you exactly how to deal with those questions, with tips that have never before been offered in print. This book is also not about TOGAF best practice and standards details. Instead, it introduces everything you want to know to be successful with TOGAF.

TOGAF 100 Success Secrets | 4 Very few books come this close to defining IT's Strategic practice. Enterprise Architecture is the place where IT meets the needs of business. Enterprise Architecture is where operational risk is measured, future operational planning is done and the new business strategy is transformed into IT strategy. This book does a very good job of linking Enterprise Architecture with core business processes. It also explains the differences between, often-confusing terms, such as -- application, data and IT systems/infrastructure architecture. In the past few years, EA has become a large practice for Federal Government. It is fast becoming a need for every big company who is involved in making its IT agile, productive and innovative. IT managers and business strategists both should read this to understand their role in designing EA. This book is an easy read and uses very simple words, business examples and analytical frameworks. It is a unique book because most of Enterprise Architecture arena is muddled with acronyms and jargons, which makes the issue not only confusing but also very intimidating.

5 | TOGAF 100 Success Secrets T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S Foreword................................................................................................. 3 The Open Group Architecture Framework for a More Efficient Business Organization ......................................................................................... 10 TOGAF 8: The Essentials.......................................................................12 What You Need to Know about TOGAF 8.1.1 ........................................14 How Can an IT Architect be TOGAF 8 Certified?..................................16 TOGAF ADM: The Core of The Open Group Architecture Framework 18 The Story Behind the Story: TOGAF, Its History, Applications & Growing Use in the Business Industry .................................................20 TOGAF 8.1 and its Four Main Parts ..................................................... 22 Why Obtain a TOGAF 8 Certification?................................................. 24 TOGAF 9: The Future of The Open Group Architecture Framework .. 26 TOGAF Architecture as it Relates to Technology Architecture............28 TOGAF Metamodel: A Key to a Good Start ..........................................30 TOGAF Overview: Be Informed ........................................................... 32 How TOGAF Products are Produced.................................................... 34 TOGAF Study Guide: Be Guided Accordingly ...................................... 36 The Valuable TOGAF Tools ..................................................................38

TOGAF 100 Success Secrets | 6 TOGAF Modeling: Get Started Right ...................................................40 TOGAF Study Guide also Available in PDF.......................................... 42 TOGAF SOA: Another Breakthrough to Move Forward....................... 44 TOGAF Tool: Towards Customization ................................................. 46 TOGAF 4-Day Training Course ............................................................48 What is Inside the TOGAF Book?.........................................................50 The Need for TOGAF Certification....................................................... 52 Becoming Certified Through TOGAF Training Course ........................ 54 Electronic Download of TOGAF Publications ...................................... 56 Types of TOGAF Frameworks .............................................................. 58 Learn from TOGAF Case Study ............................................................60 Benefits of Being TOGAF Certified....................................................... 62 TOGAF Training Courses ..................................................................... 64 Taking the TOGAF Exam...................................................................... 66 Demand for TOGAF Jobs .....................................................................68 TOGAF Training UK: There's a Certification in TOGAF...................... 70 TOGAF Version 8 Enterprise Edition Study Guide.............................. 72 TOGAF Wiki: Keeping Abreast of TOGAF ........................................... 74 TOGAF TRM: Two Recognized Applications ....................................... 76 TOGAF Version 8: Enterprise Edition Study Guide 8.1.1 .................... 78 Salient Features and Uses of Visual Studio Enterprise Architect (VSEA) ..............................................................................................................80 How Agile Enterprise Architecture Works in an Organization............ 83 TOGAF: Understanding the Zachman Framework.............................. 85 Web Application Architecture Framework for the Organizational Web Systems ................................................................................................. 87

7 | TOGAF 100 Success Secrets TOGAF: Definition ...............................................................................89 Architecture Planning is Vital in TOGAF ............................................. 92 Business Architecture as Supported by TOGAF................................... 94 The Importance of Enterprise Application Architecture...................... 96 The Architect and the Implementation of the Architecture Project.....98 Business Framework: Important to Achieve Company Goals............ 100 Enterprise Architect in a Nutshell ...................................................... 102 What is Enterprise Architect 6.5?....................................................... 104 Enterprise Architect Book .................................................................. 106 Why Use Enterprise Architect 6.1?..................................................... 108 What is Enterprise Architect 7.0?........................................................110 Strategy Within the Enterprise Architecture....................................... 112 TOGAF-Supported Enterprise Architecture Designs.......................... 114 When Enterprise Architecture Integration is Required...................... 116 The Definition of Enterprise Architecture...........................................118 Importance of Enterprise Architecture Governance .......................... 120 The Best Enterprise Architect Certification ........................................123 Enterprise Architect CV and Resume..................................................125 Faster and Better Service with Enterprise Architect Download .........127 The Different Enterprise Architect Jobs .............................................129 The Importance of Enterprise Architect Serial for User and Developer ............................................................................................................. 131 A Good Alternative with Enterprise Architect Crack ..........................133 The Merits of Enterprise Architect Database ......................................135 What’s the Main Enterprise Architect Job? ........................................137 Enterprise Architect Key and Its Two Known Uses ............................139

TOGAF 100 Success Secrets | 8 Basic Information and Uses of Enterprise Architect Torrent ............. 141 Different Enterprise Architecture Jobs According to TOGAF ............143 Common Elements Found in Various Enterprise Architecture Patterns .............................................................................................................145 Developing of Enterprise Architecture Strategy is Important ............147 Various Techniques with Every Enterprise Architecture Model........ 149 Methodology, Queries, and Categories Involved in an Enterprise Architecture Process............................................................................ 151 The Roles of Enterprise Digital Architects in Strategic IT Designs.....153 Attributes of an Effective Framework Model ......................................155 Gartner Enterprise Architecture Summit: Reflecting the Developments in IT Architecture ................................................................................157 Information Systems Framework: Promising a New Solution to Enhance IT Efficiency..........................................................................159 How to Become a Certified Java Enterprise Architect ........................ 161 TOGAF and the Open View Way to Success........................................163 A Fool-Proof Planning Framework for Enterprise Architecture.........165 All About Sparx and the Success of Enterprise Architect....................167 Complexity Addressed: The Zachman TOGAF Explained ................. 169 Framework Development: Software Flexibility for Increased Efficiency ............................................................................................................. 171 Framework Strategy: Devising a New Approach to IT Deployment ...173 Government Framework: Providing Modern IT Solutions for Efficient Public Service.......................................................................................175 3 Major Benefits of Integration Architecture ......................................177 Net Enterprise Architecture: Simplifying Application Distribution ...179

9 | TOGAF 100 Success Secrets A Godsend: Patterns of Enterprise Application Architecture .............181 Important Components of the Process Framework ........................... 183 Get to Know More About Sun Certified Enterprise Architect .............185 Important Steps to Proper Framework Management .........................187 The Benefits of Framework Systems Development............................ 189 Steps to an Effective Implementation Framework Project ................. 191 The Growing Trend Towards Improvement of IT Architecture..........193 Open Group TOGAF: Creating a Platform Independent Program for Wider Applicability..............................................................................195 Stuck in an Enterprise Architecture Pattern Rut?...............................197 Important Considerations When Designing a Project Framework.... 199 Zachman: The Buzzword in Enterprise Architecture......................... 201 The Benefits of Enterprise Architect Training ...................................203 Enterprise Architect Trial for 30 Days ...............................................205 Why Use An Enterprise Architect Tutorial?....................................... 207 Enterprise Architects and Their Importance .....................................209 The Evolving History of Enterprise Architecture................................ 211

TOGAF 100 Success Secrets | 10 T H E O P E N G R O U P A R C H I T E C T U R E F R A M E W O R K F O R A M O R E E F F I C I E N T B U S I N E S S O R G A N I Z A T I O N A more efficient Information Technology or IT operation, a better Return of Investment or ROI and simpler procurement – these are all the benefits of The Open Group Architecture Framework or TOGAF. So what is TOGAF and how does it bring about these benefits to a business organization? As the name implies, TOGAF is maintained by the Open Group. Basically, it is an architectural framework which is an industry standard. Any business organization which aims to utilize TOGAF for developing their IT architecture is free to do so.

11 | TOGAF 100 Success Secrets Consequently, the IT architecture of your business is essential for several reasons. First, it helps you plan and manage your IT investment in such a way that your goals as a business will be met. Second, the IT architecture specifically defines the building blocks of the information system that you have. More importantly, it is a crucial part of a business strategy which provides a plan from which the information system can be implemented. Now, the ADM or the Architecture Development Method is one of the most important components which define TOGAF. ADM provides the methods and processes used to create the components included in the architecture of an enterprise. Whether you are working for a private or public organization, you will find that TOGAF is extremely useful for a wide array of applications. Through it, you can have well-integrated business solutions and a clearly defined architectural interface. Finally, TOGAF reduces the complexity of the information system and it brings about an efficiently managed IT system. With all these benefits and more, why else will you not take advantage of TOGAF and all its applications?

TOGAF 100 Success Secrets | 12 T O G A F 8 : T H E E S S E N T I A L S Since its inception in 1995, TOGAF or The Open Group Architecture Framework has remained a staple application in the business industry. Whether you are a member of the public or private sector, you will find that TOGAF is an essential aspect of running the business and it is definitely something that you cannot do without. TOGAF is free to use since it is provided by The Open Group, a technology and vendor-neutral consortium. Simply put, TOGAF is a detailed framework which is used as a supporting tool for developing information systems and enterprise architecture. Today, there are already several versions of TOGAF released, which includes the version 8, 8.1, 8.1.1 and version 9 is currently under development. Here are a few quick facts that you need to know about TOGAF version 8.

13 | TOGAF 100 Success Secrets First, according to The Open Group, TOGAF 8 represents an “industry consensus framework and method for enterprise architecture”. TOGAF 8 is readily available for the internal use of any organization around the world. Secondly, just like all the other versions of TOGAF, version 8 can be used to complement other business frameworks to make information systems more efficient, technologically advanced and highly functional. Lastly, if you are a tool vendor or an architecture service provider, you can be TOGAF 8 certified to ensure that your skills and knowledge are up to par with the TOGAF 8 and The Open Group standards. There is no doubt that TOGAF is one of the best tools that you can use to improve the Information Technology or IT architecture of your business – which will lead to the success of your company as a whole.

TOGAF 100 Success Secrets | 14 W H A T Y O U N E E D T O K N O W A B O U T T O G A F 8 . 1 . 1 Whenever a newer version of any type of program or software is released and you have no background about the older versions – you need to go back to basics. In the case of The Open Group Architecture Framework or TOGAF, version 8.1.1 is the latest edition of TOGAF 8. If you would like to utilize this framework but you have no background about the core principles of TOGAF, you may want to go back one pace and review the basics of TOGAF itself, and its earlier versions which include TOGAF versions 7, 8 and 8.1. Basically, TOGAF can be defined as an Enterprise Architecture framework which is provided for all types of organizations from all over the world by The Open Group. The approach used in this framework is to design, plan, implement and govern the information or IT architecture of an enterprise.

15 | TOGAF 100 Success Secrets By learning TOGAF 8.1.1, you can experience the following business benefits. First, you will have a more efficient IT operation. This is due to the fact that there are lower costs allotted to software development, support and maintenance since TOGAF is a free-for-all framework. Second, there is a reduced risk on future investments because you will have a simpler IT infrastructure using TOGAF. Third, decisions related to buying are made less complex because information about the framework is readily available. For the most part, TOGAF 8.1.1 and even the earlier versions are a necessity as far as your business is concerned. With its numerous technical advantages, TOGAF can be your number one ally to lead your business into further success in the future.

TOGAF 100 Success Secrets | 16 H O W C A N A N I T A R C H I T E C T B E T O G A F 8 C E R T I F I E D ? The good thing about The Open Group Architecture Framework or TOGAF is that it is a free-for-all architectural framework. No matter what type of business organization it is that you have, you can easily utilize the previously and newly-released versions of TOGAF to implement a more efficient Information Technology or IT operation for your company. Just like Cisco, CompTIA, Microsoft, IBM, Oracle and Novell – TOGAF which is released by The Open Group has its own version of TOGAF certification. So how can an IT architect or any individual interested in TOGAF obtain a certification?

17 | TOGAF 100 Success Secrets First, you need to learn why a TOGAF 8 certification is important. IT professionals and business owners say that TOGAF is important for the simple fact that it is an essential aspect of running a business. One of the primary advantages of TOGAF is that it is a separate entity on its own – so the principles of utilizing TOGAF do not contrast your existing business framework. TOGAF 8 certifications can be obtained both by IT professionals and by the business organizations. If you are an IT architect, for example, you can either attend a complete TOGAF training course or attend an examination test. On the other hand, business organizations can request for their tools, services and training courses to be TOGAF certified. Remember that TOGAF certifications last for up to 24 months only. You can visit the OpenGroup.org Website for details on how the TOGAF 8 certification can be renewed.

TOGAF 100 Success Secrets | 18 T O G A F A D M : T H E C O R E O F T H E O P E N G R O U P A R C H I T E C T U R E F R A M E W O R K Those who have a basic background about The Open Group Architecture Framework or TOGAF know that its core lies in ADM. ADM stands for the Architecture Development Method and it is an application used for the development of a business’ enterprise architecture. Its aim lies in meeting the business processes and Information Technology needs of any type of business organization. To have a deeper understanding of how TOGAF ADM works, here is a quick look at the phases involved in Architecture Development Method. First is the preliminary phase of architecture development. Here, the framework and principles of the plan are discussed in detail. Second, your overall strategy as an IT architect should be clearly defined. The third phase of ADM involves describing your current business architecture. How do you define your targets and how will the gaps in the planning phase be filled out?

19 | TOGAF 100 Success Secrets The fourth stage involves the development of information system architectures. Fifth, the IT architect creates an overall target architecture. It is also at this phase where future developments are incorporated. The sixth stage is wrapping up the overall target architecture. After that, migration planning and project prioritizing is done. The second to the last stage of ADM involves implementation governance. Finally, the last phase of ADM involves monitoring of the running system, determining when a new cycle needs to be started out, which is then looped back to the first phase of ADM. As you can see, the clearly defined steps involved in TOGAF ADM is an integral part of the framework, making it a requirement that every IT professional specializing in TOGAF should learn about.