TOGAF concepts and the ADM
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In this lesson
describe TOGAF's purpose and the Architecture Development Method without treating it as a checklist.
Planned topics
- TOGAF is an enterprise architecture framework from The Open Group; verify the current edition before recording.
- The ADM is an iterative cycle: Preliminary, Architecture Vision, Business, Information Systems, Technology, Opportunities and Solutions, Migration Planning, Implementation Governance, Architecture Change Management, with Requirements Management at the center.
- Phases are iterated and scaled; you may revisit or skip depth.
- Other parts: content metamodel, enterprise continuum, architecture repository, guidance for tailoring.
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Demonstration
the ADM as a circle with requirements in the center. Annotate which phases Larkspur's solution work touches heavily (Vision, Business, Information Systems, Technology, Opportunities, Migration) and which belong mostly to enterprise architecture.
Check your understanding
Is the ADM a strict waterfall?
Show answer
No; it is iterative and meant to be tailored.
Practice
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