Table of Contents
About the Author
About the Technical Reviewer
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
Further Material
Chapter 1: Architectural Purpose
Architectural Approaches/Styles
UK Ministry of Defence Architecture Framework
U.S. Department of Defense Architecture Framework
The Open Groups TOGAF® Framework
Zachman Framework
Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework
Meta-Models/Reference Architectures
Summary
Chapter 2: The Stack
The Architectural Stack
Layers Expanded and Explored
Summary
Chapter 3: Layer 0: The Business Operating Model
BOM Considerations
External Forces: Industry Shapers and Disruptors
Drivers for Change
Enterprise Structure
Business Models
Information Resources
Financial Management
Tools/Methods
The Business Model Canvas
Structure – Conduct – Performance (SCP)
PEST Analysis
SWOT Analysis
Porter’s: 5 Forces/Value Chain
Summary
Chapter 4: Layer 1: Business Process Layer
Layer 1: BOM Analysis Considerations
Summary
Chapter 5: Layer 2: Capabilities and Services
Capability/Service Layer Considerations
Example Mapping: Automobile Industry
Summary
Chapter 6: Layer 3: Applications
Components to Analyze, Consider, and Manage in the Application Layer
Summary
Chapter 7: Layer 4: Data/Information Services
Classification and Information Types
Enterprise Data Lifecycle/Journey
Enterprise Data Governance
Big Data
Data Warehouses/Data Lakes
Summary
Chapter 8: Layer 5: Technology Services (Logical)
Summary
Chapter 9: Layer 6: Enabling Technology (Physical)
End-User Computing
Hosting (Physical/Virtual)
Connectivity
Appliances
Energy
Support
Management
Summary
Chapter 10: Layer 7: Value-Added Services and Hygiene Services
The Stack: Additional Notes
Summary
Chapter 11: Products for Delivering the EA
Contributing Factors
Reference Models
IT Governance
Design Authorities/Architectural Review Boards
Technical Debt Management
Why Is Technical Debt Important to Enterprise Architects?
Potential Factors for Technical Debt Creation
Can You Avoid Technical Debt?
How Can You Manage (Repay) the Debt?
Summary
Chapter 12: Clustering Artifacts: The Five Ps Framework
Summary
Chapter 13: Managing Technology Change: Architectural Impact Assessment Guidelines
Identify/Analyze the Change Required
Use Cases
Define a Map
The Impact Horizon: System Components for Analysis
AIA Deliverables
Putting It All Together
Summary
Chapter 14: Roles and Responsibilities
Enterprise Architects
Solution Architects
Technical Architects
Aligning Architectural Skills to Competencies Models
Summary
Chapter 15: Developing the ICT Strategy
A Simple Strategy Pattern
The Strategy Cycle
Summary
A Final Note
Appendix
Common Enterprise Architectural Principles
Business Models Definition
Example Industry Disruption: Regulation (PSD-2 Payments) and the Stack
Analysis Areas Mapped to the Stack
Regulatory Change and Impact on the Stack: GDPR Example
Business Operating Model
Business Processes
Capabilities Services
Applications
Data and Information
Technology Services
Hygiene Services
ICT Strategy Pattern: ING Group Example/Exercise
Example Table of Contents for an ICT Strategy
Nonfunctional Requirements
Example of Five Ps Clustering
Third-Party Websites
Glossary of Terms/Acronyms
Bibliography: Suggested Further Reading
Cheat Sheet: Architectural Impact Assessment
Index