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The TOGAF standard is an important certification for IT professionals and those that manage computer systems and networks. Created by The Open Group, TOGAF used to stand for The Open Group Architecture Framework. Basically, it’s an architecture framework that makes complex processes easier and enables greater mobility for IT professionals in their careers. TOGAF certification is itself based on four areas of specialization, also known as architecture domains. They all fit under one unifying framework and methodology intended to make the development of enterprise-level software more straightforward and manageable by those responsible for doing the work. In addition to designing, planning and implementing enterprise-level IT architecture, the TOGAF framework also speaks to the seamless management of those same systems, reducing errors and issues as well […]
Enterprise architecture consulting, also known as EA consulting, can be a boon to any company that relies on their IT infrastructure to leverage the power of their resources and get more done. Whether you’re aware of it or not, it’s likely that your modern business already depends on EA, so it only makes sense to take your network architecture to the next level in support of your overall business goals. But for most companies, that’s easier said than done. Some organizations may know that they need to get more out of their IT infrastructure, but continuing demand makes it hard to reorganize a network that still needs to function at a high level each and every day. However, EA consulting can help your organization get […]
Why we use Essential for Enterprise Architecture We have started using Essential for enterprise architecture modelling and as a EA repository. Frankly, EAS’ Essential Project open source option is attractive. The Essential Project’s ability to support an optimized meta-model is a base requirement for high-functioning enterprise architecture. All high-functioning enterprise architects analyze. Their analysis tells them how a system works, and what must change to meet a set of goals. The Essential project enables an analytic approach to enterprise architecture. We have started enabling Conexiam Navigate and some Navigate Atlases to the Essential Project. However, the cost of our time keeps exceeding the software license savings, so we perform most of our work in Avolution ABACUS. Essential Enterprise Architecture The Essential project is based on […]
Trap #195 – Not following the conversation Architecture concerns are the criteria to assess acceptability. Enterprise architects’ highest value is assisting stakeholders identify the best path to improving their organization. Then provide the governance tool for the stakeholder to gain the expected improvement. Crash and burn stories Too many EA teams are low functioning. Literally hanging on by their fingernails. If you see these practices, stop! Stop now! Eject while you still can. Enterprise Architecture Graveyard Learn the failure patterns to avoid Tests for a Wicked Problem We do not understand the problem until after the formulation of a solution The problem has no stopping rule Solutions to the problem are not right or wrong Problem and solutions are essentially novel and unique Every solution […]
TOGAF® Essentials 2018 Credential The TOGAF Essentials 2018 Credential is obsolete See TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Training Course for current online TOGAF training. The Open Group’s TOGAF Essentials 2018 credential is focused on detailed changes inside the standard. It shows you understand the documentation changes in between TOGAF 9.1 and TOGAF 9.2. Who should take the TOGAF Essentials 2018 Credential? The TOGAF Essentials Credential is mandatory for all TOGAF accredited trainers certified in the TOGAF Standard version 9.1. For enterprise architects, we do not recommend the TOGAF Essentials 2018 credential. We recommend that enterprise architecture practitioners spend their professional development time learning how to do architecture. The TOGAF Essentials 2018 Credential is focused on changes to the documentation of the TOGAF Standard. For example, the training […]
SABSA – Security Architecture for Enterprise Architecture SABSA is the best method to develop your security architecture for your enterprise architecture. It is simple to say ‘Security Architecture is a Cross-Cutting Concern.’ What that means is for every domain, every element, we must consider every decision in terms of risk and security. SABSA’s comprehensive business driven approach balances gain and potential loss is the path to take. SABSA balances reward and cost. SABSA manages enterprise risk. Explore DIY Tools to Improve Security Architecture SABSA Overview SABSA is based on a comprehensive top-down model. The SABSA model drives the SABSA Development Process that develops the security architecture domain of your enterprise architecture. First, you understand the strategic context creating foundational business requirements. Step-by-step you extend the […]
Why we use Avolution ABACUS We use Avolution ABACUS for enterprise architecture modelling and as our EA repository. We build Conexiam Navigate and all Navigate Atlases in Avolution ABACUS. ABACUS supports an analytic approach to enterprise architecture. Enterprise architects who analyze a system will understand how to change it to meet a set of goals. ABACUS supports better architecture development. Avolution ABACUS structure We love ABACUS’ ability to construct a custom content meta-model. The foundation of good enterprise architecture is being able to support your stakeholders to make better decisions. In order to do that, your enterprise architecture team has to gather and analyze information that applies to the changes being contemplated. There is no best architecture model. The idea is ludicrous. A government agency […]
Trap #7 – Asking the Easy Question Enterprise architects are in the room to address hard questions. Questions whose answers serve divergent outcomes. Crash and burn stories Too many EA teams are low functioning. Literally hanging on by their fingernails. If you see these practices, stop! Stop now! Enterprise Architecture Graveyard Learn the failure patterns to avoid Just the basics What is enterprise architecture What is an enterprise architect Be a better architect Free 90-day Personal Enterprise Architect Kickstart to be a better architect. Weekly recorded webinar, with downloads Free EA Community Membership Free training, guidance, tools and techniques from Conexiam Consulting Start today Just the basics What is enterprise architecture What is an enterprise architect Enterprise Architect’s Guide Download the Enterprise Architect’s Guide a […]
Trap #53 Starting From Scratch High functioning EA Teams are efficient. They aggressively use other people’s reference architectures. They leverage an EA repository. Crash and burn stories Low-functioning EA Teams. One anti-pattern after another. If you see these practices, stop! Stop now! Eject while you still can. Enterprise Architecture Graveyard Just the basics Enterprise Architect’s Guide Download the Enterprise Architect’s Guide a TOGAF Series Guide on developing useful enterprise architecture. Be a better architect Free 90-day Personal Enterprise Architect Kickstart to be a better architect. Weekly recorded webinar, with downloads Free EA Community Membership Free training, guidance, tools and techniques from Conexiam Consulting Start today “I think we’ll have to revisit the definition of ….” “we have to get the ‘current stakeholder requirements’” “is there […]
Trap #67 Confusing Roles Enterprise architects know their role is to facilitate a better decision. Their value proposition comes from analysis. They support people who own complex decisions – the stakeholder. Crash and burn stories Low-functioning EA Teams. One anti-pattern after another. If you see these practices, stop! Stop now! Eject while you still can. Enterprise Architecture Graveyard Learn the failure patterns to avoid Just the basics What is enterprise architecture What is an enterprise architect Enterprise Architect’s Guide Download the Enterprise Architect’s Guide a TOGAF Series Guide on developing useful enterprise architecture. Be a better architect Free 90-day Personal Enterprise Architect Kickstart to be a better architect. Weekly recorded webinar, with downloads Free EA Community Membership Free training, guidance, tools and techniques from Conexiam […]
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