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The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) is a vendor-neutral platform for developing and implementing enterprise architectures.

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Enterprise, Systems and Application Architecture (Best Practice?)

I am currently tasked with creating a documented, consistent Architecture guide for software development. We have a lot of smart people doing the right things, but just not consistently and repeatably. We are using Microsoft’s Application…
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TOGAF 9: difference between enterprise continuum and architecture repository

I am trying to understand the core concepts of TOGAF 9. No matter how often I read the explanation in the TOGAF manual, I don't understand the differences and the relationship between the Enterprise Continuum and the Architecture Repository. Some…
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Difference between Enterprise Continuum, the Architecture Repository, and the Architecture Content framework

Could anyone explain to me the difference between Enterprise Continuum, the Architecture Repository, and the Architecture Content Framework according to TOGAF framework?
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When can an enterprise architecture framework be used to document a solution architecture?

While documenting solution architectures I use frameworks such as the following to provide structure for the Architecture Description document (see below): Viewpoints and Perspectives 4+1 View However, I've also seen people use Enterprise…
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What is the Meaning of Opportunities in Opportunities and Solutions Phase of ADM in TOGAF

I have just started to explore TOGAF, as I am planning to get certified in it. As I am going through the ADM phases, I understand that phase E (Opportunities and Solutions) is meant to be used in planning at initial level and idientify the delvery…
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Understanding architecture vs solution in TOGAF

I read some TOGAF documents, and see many places mentioned "architecture" and "solution". For example architecture continuum and solution continuum, architecture building block and solution building block. But I don't quite understand what's the…
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TOGAF 9: Example Implementation of Deliverables, Artifacts, and Building Blocks

I am reading v9 of TOGAF and couldn't understand the illustration of Deliverables, Artifacts, and Building Blocks. Could anyone give a real example to help me understand these?
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Togaf 9.1: What is the difference between Architecture Repository and Enterprise Continuum?

I can understand what is the Architecture Repository and Enterprise Continuum and there is a good explanation on Difference between Enterprise Continuum, the Architecture Repository, and the Architecture Content framework at higher level. However,…
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When does a TOGAF ADM Cycle start - what initiates it?

I am trying to understand TOGAF and mainly the ADM for a university Project. After reading up on the TOGAF documentation I was left with a quite basic question. When does a ADM cycle start - what does initiate it? While the first run might by simply…
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Togaf tool modeling

I am a newbie in Togaf and I need to start a first trial. I am trying to model my architecture. Which tool do you advise me to use in order to model my architecture using TOGAF?
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Repository Tool for IT Landscape Artifacts Software Services

We are looking to store our Software company's all documents which can be easily modified, searched, shared withing Teams. It is like Sharepoint but need more sophisticated tool which undertand various document formats Like Swagger , Code Files,…
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How can you use ArchiMate together with TOGAF ADM?

Can TOGAF Architecture Method (ADM) be seamlessly integrated with ArchiMate. Are there any tools out there in the market that supports this kind of integration and modeling authoring process?
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It Governance Frameworks: Cobit, Itil, TOGAF and Prince

I have a small question: Can I convert my mission and vision with Cobit to IT-Goals? The aim is to use this processes in TOGAF for set up my Enterprise architecture, and using ITIL for evaluate, monitor and problem-solving of my processes? Is this…
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TOGAF : what is architecture repository

Currently I am reading TOGAF book. My understanding is architecture repository is content. I have following questions: Am I correct about architecture repository? Is architecture repository a deliverable document? Please help to me to understand…
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TOGAF Reference Models - what exactly are they?

I'm currently reading a TOGAF book and one question came to my mind - what are the 2 TRM supplied by TOGAF 9.1 and what is their purpose and how do they differ? My theory as of now is, that their purpose is to structure the Enterprise Continuum, is…
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