Getting Started with Enterprise Architecture

Implement a basic Enterprise Architecture from start to finish using a four stage wheel-based approach. Aided by real-world examples, this book shows what elements are needed for the initial implementation of a fundamental Enterprise Architecture.

“The best Enterprise Architecture book for beginners” – BookAuthority

Endorsements

“This book is a reference and a guide for your journey of implementing Enterprise Architecture.” – Whynde Kuehn

“What truly stands out is the book’s clear, well-organized structure, which makes it easy to follow. This book is an excellent resource for anyone delving into enterprise architecture.”  – Daniel Kubosch

“Brilliant. A must read whether you’re a newbie or an expert.” – Fabrice Lard

Book description

The book’s pragmatic approach keeps existing architecture frameworks and methodologies in mind while providing instructions that are readable and applicable to all. The Enterprise Architecture Implementation Wheel builds on the methodology of existing architecture frameworks and allows you to apply the theory more pragmatically and closer to the reality that an architect encounters in daily practice. 

While the main focus of the book is on the actual steps taken to design an Enterprise Architecture, other important topics include architecture origin, definition, domains, visualization, and roles. Getting Started with Enterprise Architecture is the ideal handbook for the architect who is asked to implement an Enterprise Architecture in an existing organization.

You will

• Identify a company’s needs and develop an appropriate strategy to satisfy those needs
• Implement measurable goals and objectives for a baseline architecture
• Create meaningful catalogues, diagrams, and maps to communicate the architecture to an organization
• Measure the progress of implementing the architecture

Who this book is for

• Novice (Enterprise and Business) architects
• Senior management
• Executives

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Architecture Origin

Chapter 3: Architecture Definition

Chapter 4: Architecture Domains

Chapter 5: Architecture Roles

Chapter 6: Architecture Visualization

Chapter 7: Architecture Positioning

Chapter 8: Architecture Implementation

Chapter 9: Next Steps

Chapter 10: Architecture Application

Chapter 11: Closing Remarks

Appendix A: Example Information Map

Appendix B: Example Maturity Model

Appendix C: Example Work Package View

About the Author

Eric Jager is the author of Getting Started with Enterprise Architecture and a Certified Master Architect in Enterprise Architecture. He is also a certified TOGAF® Enterprise Architecture Practitioner, Certified Business Architect®, and ArchiMate® Practitioner. He is familiar with several architecture methodologies, including the TOGAF Standard and the Zachman Framework™.

Eric is considered to be a Thought Leader in the field of architecture. He has been practicing Enterprise Architecture for over 15 years and has extensive experience in the development of Enterprise Architecture. He easily leverages architecture to translate business strategy into implementation. 

Using a self-created Enterprise Architecture Implementation Wheel, Eric has developed an approach to implementing Enterprise Architecture that can be used by both novice and experienced architects.

Eric lectures on architecture at the Eindhoven University of Technology and speaks at various conferences and seminars. He writes about his experiences in the field on his blog.