Term

Application Architecture
Architectural Style

Architecture
Architecture Building Block (ABB)
Architecture Continuum
Architecture Contract
Architecture Development Method (ADM)
Architecture Domain
Architecture Framework
Architecture Governance
Architecture Principle
Architecture Principles
Architecture Repository
Architecture Requirements Specification
Architecture Roadmap
Architecture View
Architecture Viewpoint
Architecture Vision
Architecture Vision
Artifact
Baseline
BDAT (Business – Data – Application – Technology)
Building Block
Business Architecture
Business Capability
Business Governance
Business Principles, Goals, and Drivers
Capability
Capability Assessment
Change Request
Communications Plan
Compliance Assessment
Concern
Course of Action
Data Architecture
Deliverable
Enterprise
Enterprise Continuum
Foundation Architecture
Gap
Governance
Implementation and Migration Plan
Implementation Governance Model
Information
Information Technology (IT)
Logical (Architecture)
Metadata
Metamodel
Method
Modeling
Objective
Organizational Model for Enterprise Architecture
Physical
Reference Model (RM)
Repository
Request for Architecture Work
Requirement
Requirements Impact Assessment
Segment Architecture
Service
Solution Architecture
Solution Building Block
Solutions Continuum
Stakeholder
Statement of Architecture Work
Strategic Architecture
Tailored Architecture Framework
Target Architecture
Technical Reference Model (TRM)
Technology Architecture
Transition Architecture
Value Stream
Viewpoint Library
Work Package
Taxanomy
Definition
A description of the structure and interaction of the applications as groups of capabilities that provide key business functions a
The combination of distinctive features related to the specific context within which architecture is performed or expressed; a
1. The fundamental concepts or properties of a system in its environment embodied in its elements, relationships, and in the p
2. The structure of components, their inter-relationships, and the principles and guidelines governing their design and evolutio
A constituent of the architecture model that describes a single aspect of the overall model.
A part of the Enterprise Continuum. A repository of architectural elements with increasing detail and specialization.
Agreements on deliverables, quality, and fitness-for-purpose that is entered into by development partners and sponsors.
The core of the TOGAF framework. A multi-phase, iterative approach to develop and use an Enterprise Architecture to shape a
The architectural area being considered. The TOGAF framework has four primary architecture domains within the TOGAF stan
A conceptual structure used to plan, develop, implement, govern, and sustain an architecture.
The practice of monitoring and directing architecture-related work. The goal is to deliver desired outcomes and adhere to rele
A qualitative
General rulesstatement of intent
and guidelines that that
inform should
and be met by
support thethe
wayarchitecture.
in which an organization sets about fulfilling its mission
Guides values through actions to results
A knowledgebase for all architecture-related projects
Allows projects
Quantitative to manage
statements their
that deliverables,
outline locate re-useable
what a project must do in assets,
order toand publish
comply outputs
with to stakeholders
the architecture defined
Major component to an implementation contract
Lists individual work packages that will realize the Target Architecture
Includes timeline to show progression from baseline to target and highlights the value of the work package at each stage
A representation of a system from the perspective of a related set of concerns.
A specification of the conventions for a particular kind of architecture view.
High-level summary of the changes that can be expected from the successful deployment of the Target Architecture
A succinct
Purpose is description of the
to agree at the Target Architecture
beginning what the goals thatand
describes
outcomes its business
should bevalue and the changes to the enterprise that will r
Used as a communication tool to summarize benefits
An architectural work product that describes an aspect of the architecture.
A specification that has been formally reviewed and agreed upon, that thereafter serves as the basis for further development
A simple mnemonic to aid remembering the four architecture domains.
A (potentially re-usable) component of enterprise capability that can be combined with other building blocks to deliver archite
A representation of holistic, multi-dimensional business views of: capabilities, end-to-end value delivery, information, and org
A particular ability that a business may possess or exchange to achieve a specific purpose.
Concerned
Provide context with for
ensuring that thework
architecture business processes and policies (and their operation) deliver the business outcomes and adh
Describes needs and ways of working used by the organization
Helps to understand the baseline and target capability of the enterprise
An ability that
Examines an organization,
capability level, person, or systemfunctions,
possesses.and gaps
A document submitted to maturity, architectural
modify current or future architecture work
Answers the tough questions on the implications, risks, barriers, and other considerations that should be addressed as part of
Often
Targetedused in response
strategy to learning
of getting the rightnew information,
information, at such as requirements
the right time, and with notthe
being
rightsuitable
level ofor sufficient
detail to the right stakeholders
Helps
A communication
periodic review that be carried outduring
is completed in a planned and managed
implementation process
to ensure that the original Architecture Vision is appropriately rea
Feedback becomes part of formal lessons learned, which improves future work
An interest in a system relevant to one or more of its stakeholders.
Direction and focus provided by strategic goals and objectives, often to deliver the value proposition characterized in the busin
A description of the structure and interaction of the enterprise’s major types and sources of data, logical data assets, physical
An architectural work product that is contractually specified and in turn formally reviewed, agreed, and signed off by the stake
The highest level (typically) of description of an organization and typically covers all missions and functions. An enterprise will
A categorization mechanism useful for classifying architecture and solution artifacts, both internal and external to the Architec
Generic building blocks, their inter-relationships with other building blocks, combined with the principles and guidelines that p
A statement of difference between two states. Used in the context of gap analysis, where the difference between the Baseline
1.
TheThe
Schedule lifecycle
discipline ofmanagement
monitoring,
of projects of information
managing,
and programs and and related
steering
for implementation oftechnology
a business used
(or IS/IT
the Target by an organization.
landscape)
Architecture to deliver the business outcome required.
3. A term commonly assigned to a department
Also includes identifying the approach to change management within an organization tasked with provisioning some or all of the domains des
2. An umbrella
Processes, term that includes
organizations, all or some ofand
roles, responsibilities, the measures
subject areasthatrelating to thetocomputer
are defined help with industry, such
the journey as Business
from baselineContinui
to targe
Hardware, Information Management, Internet, Offshoring, Networking, Programming and Software, Professional Issues, Proje
Any same
this communication
collection. or representation of facts, data, or opinions, in any medium or form, including textual, numerical, graphic
4. Alternate names commonly adopted include Information Services, Information Management, etc.
An implementation-independent definition of the architecture, often grouping related physical entities according to their purp
Data about data, of any sort in any media, that describes the characteristics of an entity.
A model that describes how and with what the architecture will be described in a structured way.
A defined, repeatable approach to address a particular type of problem.
A technique through construction of models which enables a subject to be represented in a form that enables reasoning, insig
A chart
A time-bounded milestone
or document for the
outlining an organization
organization,used toand
roles, demonstrate progress
responsibilities towards
within a goal; for example, “Increase Capacity
the enterprise
Defines the boundaries between different Enterprise Architecture practitioners and the governance relationships between the
A description of a real-world entity. Physical elements in an Enterprise Architecture may still be considerably abstracted from
A reference model is an abstract framework for understanding significant relationships among the entities of [an] environmen
A systemthe
Triggers that managesofallan
beginning ofADM
the data
cycleof an enterprise, including data and process models and other enterprise information.
Sent directly by the Sponsor to the architecture organization
A statement of need that must be met by a particular architecture or work package.
Assesses the current architecture requirements and specification to identify changes that should be made and the implication
A
1. detailed, formal
A repeatable description
activity; of areas
a discrete withinthat
behavior an aenterprise, usedmay
building block at the
beprogram
requestedor or
portfolio leveltriggered
otherwise to organize and align chang
to perform.
2. An element of behavior that provides specific functionality in response to requests from actors or other services
A description of a discrete and focused business operation or activity and how IS/IT supports that operation.
A candidate solution which conforms to an Architecture Building Block (ABB).
A part of the Enterprise Continuum. A repository of re-usable solutions for future implementation efforts. It contains impleme
An individual,
Defines team,
the scope andorganization,
approach that or class thereof,
will be used tohaving an interest
complete an ADM incycle
a system.
This statement will be used to determine if the project was a success
A customized version of TOGAF and other reference frameworks that is highly suited to a specific organization
A summary
Tailoring forformal description
enterprise of the
integration enterprise, providing
– frameworks, an organizing
terminology, framework
presentation for operational
styles, selection, and change
configuration, toolactivity, and a
deployment,
Tailoring for specific project use – Selecting appropriate deliverables and artifacts to meet project and stakeholder needs
The description of a future state of the architecture being developed for an organization.
A structure which allows the components of an information system to be described in a consistent manner.
A description of the structure and interaction of the technology services and technology components.
A formal description of one state of the architecture at an architecturally significant point in time.
A representation of an end-to-end collection of value-adding activities that create an overall result for a customer, stakeholde
A collection of the specifications of architecture viewpoints contained in the Reference Library portion of the Architecture Rep
A set of actions identified to achieve one or more objectives for the business. A work package can be a part of a project, a com
High level of classfication based opon the purpose and c+B20ontext