Abstract
We did not want to publish a textbook on Enterprise Architecture frameworks. However, frameworks are still relevant for any enterprise architect. Established frameworks are introduced in this chapter. Common frameworks provide best practice methods and tools for documenting and improving an EA. We also show which common properties of a framework are covered by the concepts introduced in the book.
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Zachman is still treated like a superstar when appearing at an EA conference.
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Why are we doing business on the market? Why do we want to change our business?
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The meaning of the arrow (i.e. its semantics) between data object and business object is realises.
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The syntax defines language elements and rules how to connect them properly (i.e. realisation relationship is allowed between a business object and a data object but not between two business objects).
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The meaning of elements of a modelling language is defined by its semantics.
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BPMN (Business Process Modelling and Notation) is a standardised modeling language for business processes.
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The UML (Unified Modelling Language) is defined for specifying software applications.
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This title is available in German only.
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The naming is slightly different but the purpose of the concepts is quite similar.
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This statement is rather neutral as each approach has its positive and negative aspects. At this point, it is just mentioned as a difference.
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cf. Section 43 in [15].
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The Open Group uses the term Enterprise Continuum for referring to any kind of documentation and knowledge that is relevant for managing EA. It covers architecture artefacts and solutions from any source. Sources include TOGAF but also industry standards or organisation-specific information.
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The list is not complete and is only meant to provide an overview on some tools.
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Jung, J., Fraunholz, B. (2021). Applying Frameworks. In: Masterclass Enterprise Architecture Management. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-78495-9_6
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