Roger Evernden

SABSA

by

There are so many reference models and open-source material available for enterprise architects – so it isn’t surprising that some of this material is less well known. One useful specialized resource is free-use the open-source Security Architecture development and management method and framework – SABSA. SABSA stands for ‘Sherwood Applied Business Security Architecture’. This summary…

Related posts:

  1. Multiple Integrated Architecture Frameworks (MIAF) Increasingly I’m hearing architects talking about their frustration with the…
  2. Architecture Frameworks – too complex and multi-dimensional? Following the recent The Open Group’s “Business Transformation in Finance,…
  3. Zachman Ontology, not Framework? Time to rename it?There is an interesting discussion on the…

Free TOGAF Resources

by

I’ve just added a new page to this site with links to a set of free TOGAF videos. Each one is less than two minutes long, and they are all related to the key learning points in the TOGAF certification program.

Related posts:

  1. TOGAF Poster 18 – Deliverables, Artifacts and Building Blocks TOGAF uses a very specific language to describe the outputs…
  2. TOGAF and SOA Another free TOGAF poster from Good e-LearningPart III of TOGAF…
  3. TOGAF Distilled A series of short videos exploring TOGAFTOGAF Distilled is the…

Thinking Like An Architect

by

I frequently remind clients and EA practitioners that they need to think as enterprise architects. Which is a shorthand way to say that you link analysis, recommendations, proposals, and visions to the relevant components in the architecture – highlighting the constraints and opportunities that they offer, and explaining how the architecture needs to change. This…

Related posts:

  1. EA Myths Four myths that hide the true value from Enterprise Architecture!I…
  2. Enterprise Architecture is difficult and abstract! NOT! Enterprise Architecture is not difficult and abstract! It is a…
  3. Architecture – a way of thinking about information and enterprise Why do we use “architecture” as a term to describe…

What is TOGAF?

by

In less than 2 minutes, this video – from Orbus Software – gives a great overview of the The Open Group’s Enterprise Architecture framework:

Related posts:

  1. TOGAF Distilled A series of short videos exploring TOGAFTOGAF Distilled is the…
  2. 5-Years Journey Of TOGAF In China Is Just A Beginning For EA | Forrester Blogs As with many things, the potential market for EA in…
  3. Social Architecture In 3 Minutes Social Architecture is an exciting application of architecture techniques. It…

TOGAF Distilled

by

A series of short videos exploring TOGAFTOGAF Distilled is the title of an exciting new series of videos that I’ve been working on with Orbus Software. The Orbus Software video library is a valuable resource for any enterprise architect, and introduces the benefits of the iServer Product Suite including a tour through them. Checkout these videos:…

Related posts:

  1. What is TOGAF? In less than 2 minutes, this video – from Orbus…
  2. TOGAF Poster 17 – The Architecture Repository The Architecture Repository is where architects store work outputs. This…
  3. TOGAF and SOA Another free TOGAF poster from Good e-LearningPart III of TOGAF…

On the Origin of Objects

by

A great quote about being too precise!And for better of worse – but mostly, I believe, for worse – the conception of ‘object’ that has been enshrined in present-day science and analytic philosophy, with its presumptive underlying precision and clarity, is more reminiscent of fastidiously cropped hedge rows, carefully weeded rose gardens, and individually labeled…

Related posts:

  1. Agility = Balance + Speed + Strength + Coordination I was exploring the nature of enterprise agility to answer…

Learning TOGAF 9 Poster #27 – Business Transformation Readiness

by

Enterprise Architecture usually applies to large scale and complex change. So it is vital to know that the organization and business are able to make the necessary changes. TOGAF addresses this in the Business Transformation Readiness Assessment – which is the subject of this poster. Another free poster download from Good e-Learning!

Related posts:

  1. TOGAF Poster 18 – Deliverables, Artifacts and Building Blocks TOGAF uses a very specific language to describe the outputs…
  2. TOGAF Poster 17 – The Architecture Repository The Architecture Repository is where architects store work outputs. This…
  3. TOGAF and SOA Another free TOGAF poster from Good e-LearningPart III of TOGAF…

Third-Generation Information Architecture

by

Originally published in Communications of the ACM, this article, written by Roger and Elaine Evernden, describes the three generations of architecture, explains why we need to be aware of the 3 generations, and argues that we need to adequately understand information needs before we rush into technology solutions.   “Information architecture has changed dramatically over…

Related posts:

  1. Architecture – a way of thinking about information and enterprise Why do we use “architecture” as a term to describe…
  2. Special Complimentary Offer – Enterprise Patterns Executive Report Follow this link to receive a complimentary copy of an…
  3. The Architecture Continuum Free Poster to DownloadDownload this free poster from Good e-learning…

TOGAF and SOA

by

Another free TOGAF poster from Good e-LearningPart III of TOGAF includes guidelines for applying a Service-Oriented Architecture. This free poster from Good e-Learning summarizes how TOGAF sees SOA, and how the ADM can be supplemented with additional resources to support SOA.

Related posts:

  1. TOGAF Poster 18 – Deliverables, Artifacts and Building Blocks TOGAF uses a very specific language to describe the outputs…
  2. TOGAF Poster 17 – The Architecture Repository The Architecture Repository is where architects store work outputs. This…
  3. Learning TOGAF 9 Poster #27 – Business Transformation Readiness Enterprise Architecture usually applies to large scale and complex change….

Enterprise Architecture Conference 2014 – IRM

by

What’s on the agenda for 2014?Details of this years IRM EA Conference are now available. As usual, there is an interesting mix of topics – ranging from the introductory to the more advanced. I always find it interesting to look at the topics covered as it gives an indication of what organizations are doing and…

Related posts:

  1. 5-Years Journey Of TOGAF In China Is Just A Beginning For EA | Forrester Blogs As with many things, the potential market for EA in…
  2. Top Intriguing Business & Enterprise Architecture Articles for 2013 Every year Cutter compile a list of the five most intriguing…
  3. Enterprise Transformation – Open Group Conference Enterprise Architecture as Transformation has been my focus for many…

Exploitation Versus Exploration

by

  The architecture of many enterprises is designed to perpetuate existing capabilities by maintaining the status quo. In effect, the role of the architecture team is to systematically hone and improve capabilities by exploiting and making the best use of current skills, resources, and assets or developing new capabilities by adding to those skills, resources, …

Read more

Exploitation Versus Exploration

by

  The architecture of many enterprises is designed to perpetuate existing capabilities by maintaining the status quo. In effect, the role of the architecture team is to systematically hone and improve capabilities by exploiting and making the best use of current skills, resources, and assets or developing new capabilities by adding to those skills, resources, Read more