The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) is an enterprise architecture framework developed and maintained by The Open Group. TOGAF provides a method and set of supporting tools for developing enterprise architecture and transitioning enterprises to a target architecture. It includes the Architecture Development Method which is a step-by-step approach to developing an enterprise architecture. TOGAF also includes an architecture content framework for structuring and categorizing architecture artifacts. The framework helps optimize business and IT alignment, reduce costs, and minimize implementation risks.

1. TOGAF – A SummaryIntroduction and Core Concepts

2. Where this fits in to TOGAF?

3. What is TOGAF?The Open Group Architecture Framework is a framework – a detailed method and a set of supporting tools – for developing an enterprise architecture for use within that organisationTOGAF is developed and maintained by members of The Open Group, working with the architecture forum

4. History of TOGAF1994 the US Department of Defense gave their Technical Architecture Framework for Information Management (TAFIM) to TOGAF for development1995 TOGAF version 1 was released2009 TOGAF version 9 was released

5. What was new in TOGAF 9Design objectivesEvolution not revolutionNo change to the top level processesInteroperability between TOGAF 8 and 9Stronger links to businessStrategic PlanningDeployment decisionsEasier to useA More formal meta-modelMore guidelines and techniquesImproved structureNew sections

6. Architecture Planning

7. Content Framework and MetaModel

8. Capability Based Planning

9. Business Transformation Readiness

10. Architecture Repository

11. Stakeholder Management

12. Security

13. SOAComponents of TOGAF 9High level introduction and key concepts, definition of terms and release notesIntroduction and Core Concepts ( Part 1)TOGAF ADM and Content FrameworkArchitecture Development Method (Part 2)Core of TOGAF, a step by step guide to developing enterprise architectureADM Guidelines and Techniques(Part 3)Collections of Guidelines and Techniques to apply with using ADMArchitecture Content Framework(Part 4)Structured Meta-model for architectural artifacts. Re-useable architecture building blocksTOGAF Enterprise Continuum & ToolsEnterprise Continuum and Tools (Part 5)Taxonomies and tools to categorise and store outputsTOGAF Reference Models ( Part 6)Two reference models that can be applied to EATOGAF Capability FrameworkArchitecture Capability Framework(Part 7)How to establish and operate EA with an Organisation

14. TOGAF Documentation CategorisationCoreFundamental concepts that form the essence of TOGAFMandatedNormative parts of the TOGAF specificationCentral top its useWould not be recognisable TOGAF if not usedRecommendedPool of resources specifically referenced in TOGAF that can be used to assist practitionersSupportedNot referenced in the other three categories but can provide valuable assistance

15. What is Enterprise Architecture?Architecture of an EnterpriseA formal description of a system, or detailed plan of a system at component level, to guide its implementationORThe structure of components, their inter-relationships, and the guidelines governing their design and evolution over timeThe highest level ( typically) of description of an organisation and typically covers all missions and functions. An enterprise will often span multiple organisations“An effective enterprise architecture is critical to business survival and success and is the indispensable means to achieving competitive advantage through IT”