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Mastering the TOGAF® Standard: A Practical Translation of the World's Leading Architecture Framework

Name: Mastering the TOGAF® Standard: A Practical Translation of the World's Leading Architecture Framework
Author: Eric Jager
ISBN: 9798868818141

by Eric Jager

November 2025

Intermediate to advanced

879 pages

17h 46m

English

Apress

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Mastering the TOGAF® Standard
Acknowledgments
Table of Contents
About the Author
About the Reviewer
1. Introduction
1.1 Why This Book1.2 Who This Book Is For1.3 How to Read This Book
2. Preliminary Notes
2.1 A Brief History2.2 The Evolution of the TOGAF Standard2.2.1 The Early Versions2.2.2 The More Recent Versions2.2.3 Comparison of TAFIM and TOGAF2.3 Summary
3. The TOGAF Standard
3.1 What Is the TOGAF Standard3.2 Fundamental Content3.3 Series Guides3.4 The TOGAF Library3.5 Key Advantages of the TOGAF Standard3.6 Summary
4. Architecture Definition
4.1 What Is Enterprise Architecture4.2 Confusion Over Definitions4.3 Multiple Definitions4.4 Summary
5. Enterprise Metamodel
5.1 Sections of the Enterprise Metamodel5.1.1 General Entities5.1.2 Business Architecture5.1.3 Data Architecture5.1.4 Application Architecture5.1.5 Technology Architecture5.2 Tailoring the Enterprise Metamodel5.3 Summary

6. Content Framework
6.1 A Categorization Framework6.2 Advantages of the Content Framework6.3 Mapping to the Architecture Development Method6.4 Tailoring the Content Framework6.5 Summary
7. Architecture Repository
7.1 The Central Hub7.2 Key Components of the Architecture Repository7.3 The Three Continua7.3.1 The Enterprise Continuum7.3.2 The Architecture Continuum7.3.3 The Solutions Continuum7.4 Catalogs, Diagrams, Maps, and Matrices7.4.1 Catalogs7.4.2 Diagrams and Maps7.4.3 Matrices7.5 Architecture Deliverables7.5.1 Architecture Artifacts7.5.2 Building BlocksBuilding Blocks in Architecture DesignBuilding Block Specification ProcessTypes of Building BlocksArchitecture Building BlocksSolution Building Blocks7.6 Views and Viewpoints7.6.1 Relationship Between Views and Viewpoints7.7 Using the Architecture Repository7.7.1 Deciding on a Tool7.8 Summary
8. Architecture Governance
8.1 Managing the Architecture8.2 Implementing Architecture Governance8.3 Architecture Board8.3.1 Diverse LeadershipScenario 1: CEO LeadershipScenario 2: CIO/CTO Leadership8.3.2 When to Set Up an Architecture Board8.3.3 Key Responsibilities8.3.4 Composition and Size8.3.5 How to Set Up an Architecture Board8.4 Summary
9. Architecture Capability
9.1 The Ability to Practice Architecture9.2 Creating the Architecture Capability9.3 Positioning the Architecture Capability9.4 Summary
10. Architecture Roles, Skills, and Competencies
10.1 Difference Between Jobs, Roles, and Assignments10.2 Core Architecture Roles10.3 The Role of the Segment Architect10.3.1 The Horizontal Perspective10.3.2 The Vertical Perspective10.4 Skills and Competencies10.5 Summary
11. Architecture Domains
11.1 Four Architecture Domains11.2 Difference in Domains and Layers11.3 Mapping Roles to Domains11.4 Summary
12. Architecture Development Method
12.1 The Heart of the TOGAF Standard12.2 Architecture Document Creation12.3 Preliminary Phase12.3.1 Determining and Establishing the Architecture Capability12.3.2 Preliminary Phase Artifacts12.4 Phase A: Architecture Vision12.4.1 Creating the Architecture Vision12.4.2 Architecture Vision Phase Artifacts12.5 Phase B: Business Architecture12.5.1 Developing Business Architecture12.5.2 Business Architecture Methods and Modeling Techniques12.5.3 Phase B (Business Architecture) Artifacts12.6 Phase C: Information Systems Architectures12.6.1 Developing Data Architecture12.6.2 Phase C (Data Architecture) Artifacts12.6.3 Developing Application Architecture12.6.4 Phase C (Application Architecture) Artifacts12.7 Phase D: Technology Architecture12.7.1 Developing Technology Architecture12.7.2 Phase D (Technology Architecture) Artifacts12.8 Phase E: Opportunities and Solutions12.8.1 Defining Opportunities and Solutions12.8.2 Phase E (Opportunities and Solutions) Artifacts12.8.3 Creating an Architecture Roadmap12.9 Phase F: Migration Planning12.9.1 Creating a Migration Planning12.9.2 Phase F (Migration Planning) Artifacts12.10 Phase G: Implementation Governance12.10.1 Establishing Architecture Governance12.10.2 Architecture Performance MonitoringMeasuring Progress in Completing Work PackagesMeasuring Achievement of Goals and Objectives12.11 Phase H: Architecture Change Management12.11.1 Managing Architecture Changes12.12 Requirements Management12.12.1 Capture, Manage, and Refine Requirements12.12.2 Requirements Management Artifacts12.13 The Architecture Development Method in Short12.14 Summary
13. Applying the ADM
13.1 Various Architecture Development Method Approaches13.2 Using the TOGAF Framework with Different Architecture Styles13.3 Applying Iteration to the Architecture Development Method13.3.1 Different Ways to Apply Iteration13.3.2 How to Apply Iteration13.4 Architecture Partitioning13.4.1 Why Use Architecture Partitioning13.4.2 Supporting Architecture Partitioning13.5 Summary
14. ADM Techniques
14.1 Technique or No Technique14.2 Principles14.2.1 The Added Value of Principles14.2.2 The Structure of a Principle14.2.3 Enterprise Principles14.2.4 Architecture Principles14.3 Stakeholder Management14.3.1 Stakeholder Analysis14.3.2 Stakeholder Mapping14.3.3 Communications Plan14.3.4 Stakeholder Engagement14.4 Architecture Patterns14.5 Gap Analysis14.6 Interoperability Requirements14.7 Business Transformation Readiness Assessment14.8 Risk Management14.8.1 Risk Classification14.8.2 Risk Identification14.8.3 Initial Risk Assessment14.8.4 Risk Mitigation and Residual Risk Assessment14.8.5 Risk Monitoring14.8.6 Visualizing RisksCalculating RiskAdding Risks to Diagrams14.9 Architecture Alternatives and Trade-Offs14.10 Summary
15. Architecture Maturity Models
15.1 Determining Architecture Maturity15.1.1 Architecture Capability Maturity Model15.1.2 Capability Maturity Model Integration15.2 Maturing the Architecture Capability15.3 Alignment with Competencies15.4 Summary
16. Alignment with Other Frameworks
16.1 Mapping Existing Frameworks and Methods16.2 Enterprise Architecture Implementation Wheel16.2.1 Mapping to the Architecture Development Method16.3 Summary
17. Tailoring the TOGAF Standard
17.1 Designed for Customization17.2 Tailoring the TOGAF Standard for the Healthcare Industry17.3 Summary
18. Agile Architecture
18.1 What Is Agile Architecture18.1.1 The Basic Concepts Explained18.2 Three Levels of Architecture Granularity18.3 Architecture Partitions and Agile Sprints18.4 Developing an Agile Architecture18.4.1 Mapping the ADM to Agile Concepts18.4.2 ADM Phases and Agile Sprints18.5 Summary
19. Digital Transformation
19.1 What Is Digital Transformation?19.2 Digital Transformation and Enterprise Architecture19.3 A Structured Approach to Digital Transformation19.4 Summary
20. Putting the TOGAF Standard into Practice
20.1 A Case Scenario20.1.1 Scoping the Work20.1.2 Envisioning the Architecture20.1.3 Starting the Development20.1.4 Setting the Direction20.1.5 Getting Ready for Implementation20.1.6 Overseeing the Architecture Work20.1.7 Maintaining Control20.2 Summary
21. The TOGAF Standard on a Page
21.1 Connecting the Concepts
22. Closing Remarks
Appendix A: List of Copyrighted Figures
References
Index

Overview

Design, implement, and deploy architectures based on the world's leading architecture framework: The TOGAF Standard. Using real-world scenarios and practical examples, this book shows how to use the TOGAF Standard as a complete guide to implementing Enterprise Architecture.

The book takes a pragmatic approach while keeping the most popular architecture framework in mind. Driven by numerous explanations and clarifications of the theory described in the method, you will learn to master the TOGAF Standard and apply it to your daily architecture efforts. Every concept of the framework is richly detailed and comprehensively explained.

In addition, the book includes a detailed account of the history of the best-known framework. It provides in-depth descriptions of governance of the architecture practice, architecture capability, and how to tailor the framework. A comprehensive description of the entire Architecture Development Method, its techniques, and its application also has a prominent place in the book. All content is supported by clear and comprehensive visualizations.

You will:

Master the TOGAF Standard and apply it to your daily architecture efforts
Interpret the key concepts of the framework in a pragmatic way
Follow real-world scenarios and practical examples
Tailor the framework to your own needs and desires

This book is for:

Enterprise Architects

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