The Great TOGAF Scavenger Hunt. Enterprise Architecture Using TOGAF 9 Course Preparation Guide

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1 Enterprise Architecture Using TOGAF 9 Course Preparation Guide

2 2011 Metaplexity Associates LLC All Rights Reserved Version 2.0 January 2, 2011 The Open Group Certification Mark logo and TOGAF are trademarks, and The Open Group is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the United States and other countries. Enterprise Architecture Using TOGAF 9 v2.0 is an Accredited TOGAF 9 Training Course and complies with the accreditation requirements for The Open Group TOGAF Certification for People program. Metaplexity Associates LLC 8400 Normandale Lakes Blvd, Suite 920 Bloomington, MN Enterprise Architecture Using TOGAF 9

3 Table of Contents THE GREAT TOGAF SCAVENGER HUNT...5! PURPOSE... 5! INTENDED AUDIENCE... 5! LEARNING ACTIVITIES... 6! GETTING STARTED...7! PURPOSE... 7! Exercise 1: Getting TOGAF...9! Exercise 2: Stepping Into TOGAF ! Exercise 3: What s New in TOGAF 9?...13! Exercise 4: EA Terminology...15! SUMMARY... 16! ARCHITECTURE CONTENT FRAMEWORK...17! PURPOSE... 17! Exercise 5: TOGAF Artifacts...19! Exercise 6: TOGAF Deliverables...21! Exercise 7: The Architecture Repository and Enterprise Continuum...23! Exercise 8: Architecture Modeling: Building Blocks and Patterns...25! Exercise 9: The TOGAF Reference Models...27! SUMMARY... 28! ARCHITECTURE DEVELOPMENT METHOD...29! PURPOSE... 29! Exercise 10: Understanding the ADM Phases...31! Exercise 11: ADM Guidelines and Techniques...33! Summary...34! BUILDING AN ARCHITECTURE CAPABILITY...35! PURPOSE... 35! Exercise 12: Management vs. Governance...37! Exercise 13: Stakeholder Management...39! SUMMARY... 40! SUMMARY...41! Enterprise Architecture Using TOGAF 9 3

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5 Purpose The purpose of this activity is to prepare you to participate in the Enterprise Architecture Using TOGAF 9 course offered by Metaplexity Associates LLC. We initially offered this activity as part of our one-day version of the TOGAF 9 Advanced Upgrade Bridge course. However, we have found that it was really helpful to all students, so we are providing it to you as a way to "hit the ground running" on your TOGAF 9 Certification process. If you can do some preparation before the class, we believe that your experience in the course will be more rewarding and you will be more likely to successfully complete the TOGAF 9 certification examinations. Most important, we hope that this set of activities will help you to better learn how to search for and find information you need from TOGAF 9. We are strongly committed to offering you a high-quality learning experience. We believe that active engagement in the learning experience is the best way to ensure the effective acquisition of knowledge. That is why we believe this introductory preparation will be effective. Intended Audience This guide is intended for all Metaplexity Associates TOGAF 9 course participants. The target audience for the Enterprise Architecture Using TOGAF 9: Certified are individuals who will seek certification at either TOGAF 9 Foundation (Level 1) or the TOGAF 9 Certified (Level 2). The Enterprise Architecture using TOGAF 9 Advanced Bridge Upgrade course is intended for individuals who currently hold a valid TOGAF 8 Certified Practitioner certification with The Open Group. If you are not sure of your status, check with the Open Group Certification Registry to ensure that your name is listed. TOGAF 8 Certified Practitioners may upgrade using either the Advanced Bridge course, or they may elect to attend the full four-day Enterprise Architecture Using TOGAF 9: Certified course. They will be allowed to take the Advanced Bridge Upgrade Exam in either case. Enterprise Architecture Using TOGAF 9 5

6 Learning Activities In this document, you will complete a set of learning activities that are designed to familiarize you with the contents of TOGAF 9. We will review the exercises in class. If possible, please complete the exercises before class. In the event that you are unable to complete the exercises before class, we highly recommend that you do complete them before taking the examinations. Good Luck and Happy Hunting! 6 Enterprise Architecture Using TOGAF 9

7 Getting Started Purpose In this set of exercises, you will learn how to access TOGAF materials, how to search them to find information. Enterprise Architecture Using TOGAF 9 7

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9 Exercise 1: Getting TOGAF TOGAF is a licensed product produced by The Open Group and its Architecture Forum. A license is required to use TOGAF. For internal, noncommercial use, the license is free of charge. For commercial use, a fee-based commercial license is required. Each person should register and agree to the terms of a license before using TOGAF. It is easy to do! In this exercise, you will access the Open Group website to get a licensed copy of TOGAF Using your web browser, go to the following website: * 2. You should choose the correct method for accessing the download site based on whether or not you work for a company that is a member of the Open Group Architecture Forum. In either case, the download is free for noncommerical internal purposes. 3. Review the terms of the license agreement, and if you agree with them, proceed to download TOGAF For this course, we recommend that you download both the HTML and PDF versions. 5. Select a directory or folder that is easy to access and unzip the TOGAF 9 HTML zipfile in to that location. 6. In the top level directory of the HTML directory, you will find a directory called arch. In that directory you will find a file called index.htm. Open that file to launch the HTML version of TOGAF The PDF version will work like any other PDF file, if you have an appropriate PDF viewer such as Adobe Acrobat or Acrobat Reader. 8. Spend some time navigating around in both the HTML and PDF versions. In the next exercise we will explore TOGAF 9 in more detail. * You should also review the TOGAF materials and associated resources at: Enterprise Architecture Using TOGAF 9 9

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11 Exercise 2: Stepping Into TOGAF 9 In this exercise, we will check out the different ways that the TOGAF 9 documentation can be accessed. We will also learn how to find things in TOGAF. Instructions 1. Open the HTML version of TOGAF 9 using your favorite web browser. 2. Use the left frame to navigate through the contents of the TOGAF documentation. In this box, list the major parts of TOGAF 9. Major Sections of TOGAF 9 3. Click on Part II in the left frame. What do you see listed in the left frame? 4. Click on Phase A: Architecture Vision. How can you tell where you are in the TOGAF documentation? 5. Click on the Steps link in the page heading. What is Step 4 of Phase A? 6. Open the PDF version of TOGAF 9 using Adobe Acrobat or other PDF reader. Compare the look and feel of the HTML version and the PDF version. There are advantages and disadvantages to both the HTML and PDF versions. Most people will probably prefer to use the PDF version for most tasks. Enterprise Architecture Using TOGAF 9 11

12 6. In the blanks provided below, write the part of TOGAF 9 where you find the following terms. Note: If some of these searches are difficult, try the PDF version and its Search capability. Definitions (Do not use the Glossary of Supplementary Definitions) Architecture Maturity Models Foundation Architecture Architecture Patterns Gap Analysis Technical Reference Model 7. Use the TOGAF Document Categorization Model (at the end of the Core Concepts chapter) to classify these parts of TOGAF. Applying Iteration to the ADM Architecture Principles Architecture Deliverables Architecture Skills Framework Enterprise Continuum 8. According to TOGAF, what is the difference between an Architecture View and an Architecture Viewpoint? 9. What is the name of the document that must be approved before an Architecture Project is launched? 10. Where can you find a checklist of questions to ask during a Compliance Review? 12 Enterprise Architecture Using TOGAF 9

13 Exercise 3: What s New in TOGAF 9? In this exercise, we will highlight some of the new features compared to TOGAF 8 and earlier. Refer to the Release Notes section of Part 1. There you will find a listing of the new features of TOGAF What are the benefits of the modular structure in TOGAF 9?. 2. In TOGAF 8, Part IV contained an unstructured compendium of resources. Where are those resources located now? a. Architecture Compliance b. Architecture Principles c. Case Studies d. Glossary 3. What are the key benefits of TOGAF 9? a. b. c. 4. What are two Architectural Styles are explicitly considered in TOGAF 9? a. b. Enterprise Architecture Using TOGAF 9 13

14 5. What are two process styles that are used to define architectures.) a. b. 6. What is the purpose of the new Architecture Capability Framework? 7. What new part of TOGAF contains techniques for tailoring the ADM? 14 Enterprise Architecture Using TOGAF 9

15 Exercise 4: EA Terminology Instructions Match the term to its matching concept. TOGAF Key Terminology Concept Term Collection of tasks that support a function a. Platform A quantitative statement of business need b. Pattern The ability to share information and services c. Gap Implementation independent definition d. Roadmap A contractually specified work product e. Requirement Infrastructure that supports applications f. Model A difference between two states g. Interoperability A representation of a subject of interest h. Deliverable An abstract plan for business/technology change. i. Activity Put building blocks into context j. Logical Enterprise Architecture Using TOGAF 9 15

16 Summary In this set of exercises you have set up TOGAF 9 and explored its contents. You have reviewed the major elements of TOGAF 9. You have defined some of the major terms used in TOGAF 9. In the following modules we will examine each of the major sections of TOGAF 9 to become familiar with their key features. 16 Enterprise Architecture Using TOGAF 9

17 Architecture Content Framework Purpose The purpose of this module is to provide detailed information about the TOGAF 9 Architecture Content Framework and the associated Content Metamodel. It also describes the two TOGAF Reference Models in more detail and demonstrates how the Enterprise Continuum can be used to view the content in the Architecture Repository. Enterprise Architecture Using TOGAF 9 17

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19 Exercise 5: TOGAF Artifacts In the table below, list the ADM phase that is associated with each artifact. Refer to the Taxonomy of Viewpoints (Figure 35-3). Not all phases may be used. Architecture Artifacts Role Catalog P = Preliminary Phase Value Chain Diagram A. = Architecture Vision Business Footprint Diagram B. = Business Architecture Requirements Catalog CA = Information Systems Application Principles Catalog CD = Information System - Data Organization/Actor Catalog D. = Technology Architecture Solution Concept Diagram E. = Opportunities & Solutions Interface Catalog F. Migration Planning Platform Decomposition Diagram G. Implementation Governance System/Data Matrix H. Architecture Change Management Project Context Diagram R. Requirements Management Benefits Diagram Stakeholder Map Matrix Enterprise Architecture Using TOGAF 9 19

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21 Exercise 6: TOGAF Deliverables In the following tables, match each deliverable to its description. Architecture Deliverables Architecture Vision Architecture Principles Request for Architecture Work Transition Architecture Solution Building Block Architecture Roadmap Statement of Architecture Work Compliance Assessment Architecture Contract A. Joint agreement to implement B. Incremental states of implementation C. Implementation specific building blocks D. Defines scope of the architecture project E. Review project progress and conformance F. Provides a schedule to build the solution G. Delivery container for the architecture models H. General architectural rules and guidelines I. Provide business context for architecture work Architecture Definition Document J. Architecture models Implementation and Migration Plan K. High level aspirational view of the architecture Business Goals Architecture Building Block L. Timeline of architecture change increments M. Triggers the Architecture Cycle Enterprise Architecture Using TOGAF 9 21

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23 Exercise 7: The Architecture Repository and Enterprise Continuum 1. According to TOGAF, what is the purpose of the Architecture Repository? 2. What are the major elements included in TOGAF s recommendation for an Architecture Repository? What is the main purpose of the Enterprise Continuum in TOGAF 9? 4. List and define the continua that are included within TOGAF s Enterprise Continuum. Enterprise Architecture Using TOGAF 9 23

24 3. List the four levels of building blocks included in the Architecture Continuum List the four levels of building blocks included in the Solution Continuum Enterprise Architecture Using TOGAF 9

25 Exercise 8: Architecture Modeling: Building Blocks and Patterns Building blocks are a fundamental approach to enterprise architecture modeling. Patterns are also a key technique for expressing relationships between architectural elements. 1. In the context of TOGAF s approach to architecture modeling, what are building blocks? 2. What are the characteristics of a good building block? 3. In the context of TOGAF s approach to architecture modeling, what are patterns? 4. What is the relationship between building blocks and patterns? Enterprise Architecture Using TOGAF 9 25

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27 Exercise 9: The TOGAF Reference Models 1. What are the two reference models provided in TOGAF 9? a. b. 2. According to TOGAF, what are the two components of a reference model? a. b. 3. What is the purpose of the TOGAF Technical Reference Model? 4. Suggest a list of changes you might make to update the Platform Services that are included in the TOGAF TRM. 5. The TOGAF TRM is (a/an) architecture whereas the Integrated Information Infrastructure Reference Model is an example of (a/an) architecture. Enterprise Architecture Using TOGAF 9 27

28 Summary In this unit we examined the TOGAF Architecture Content Framework. 28 Enterprise Architecture Using TOGAF 9

29 Architecture Development Method Purpose The purpose of this module is to examine the TOGAF ADM. We will also examine the new guidelines and techniques that are provided in TOGAF 9. Enterprise Architecture Using TOGAF 9 29

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31 Exercise 10: Understanding the ADM Phases In this exercise, for each ADM phase, on the first blank record the purpose of the phase and on the second blank number the phases in the order in which they are normally performed. Use a Zero for the phase is done only once, and a R for the phase that is done repeatedly. ADM Phases Implementation Governance Architecture Vision Opportunities and Solutions A. Defines the Technology Architecture B. Defines the Detailed Implementation plan C. Responds to changes in the architecture Information Systems Architecture D. Controls the requirements process Migration Planning Preliminary Phase Business Architecture Requirements Management Technology Architecture Requirements Management E. Establishes the architecture practice F. Defines the detailed business architecture G. Defines the solution architecture H. Defines the initial high-level architecture I. Defines the data and application architectures J. Monitors the implementation process 2. For each ADM phase, review the Inputs, Outputs, Objectives, Approach and Steps. Enterprise Architecture Using TOGAF 9 31

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33 Exercise 11: ADM Guidelines and Techniques 1. What is the difference between a Guideline and a Technique in TOGAF 9? 2. List the different types of guidelines provided in TOGAF and describe where each could be useful. 1. Where could it be useful? 2. Where could it be useful? 3. Where could it be useful? 4. Where could it be useful? 3. Match the following ADM Techniques to their associated terms. ADM Techniques Business Scenarios Business Transformation Readiness Assessment Architecture Principles Risk Management Gap Analysis Capability Based Planning A. Residual B. Architecture Foundation C. Business Driven Planning D, Builds Architecture Vision E. Measure ability to change F. Finds Missing Features Enterprise Architecture Using TOGAF 9 33

34 Summary In this module, we have examined each phase of the ADM. We have also looked at the Guidelines and Techniques that have been provided to tailor the ADM and provide support for specific activities within the ADM cycle. 34 Enterprise Architecture Using TOGAF 9

35 Building an Architecture Capability Purpose The purpose of this unit is to provide detailed information about the establishment and operation of an architecture practice. It includes information about scoping the architecture, governing the architecture, staffing the architecture, and assessing the maturity of the architecture. Enterprise Architecture Using TOGAF 9 35

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37 Exercise 12: Management vs. Governance The purpose of this exercise is clarify the difference between Management and Governance in Enterprise Architecture. Instructions 1. List some characteristics of governance as described in TOGAF. 2. List some of the governance processes associated with Enterprise Architecture in the TOGAF Governance framework. 3. In your own words, what is the difference between management and governance in the Enterprise Architecture area? 4, What are the content elements of the TOGAF Architecture Governance Framework? Enterprise Architecture Using TOGAF 9 37

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39 Exercise 13: Stakeholder Management 1. Define the following terms: 1. Stakeholder 2. Concern 3. Requirement 4. Viewpoint 5. View 2. What determines the viewpoints that should be used to describe the architecture? 3. What set of tables in TOGAF can be used by the architect to analyze and select the appropriate viewpoint for a given set of stakeholders? Enterprise Architecture Using TOGAF 9 39

40 Summary In this unit we examined how to establish and operate an architecture practice. The up front work needed to scope the practice and staff it with the proper personnel is critical. The on-going governance of the architecture is essential to its success. 40 Enterprise Architecture Using TOGAF 9

41 Summary You have now reviewed the major elements of TOGAF 9. You have examined what is new and what has remained the same since TOGAF 8. Architecture Content Framework o TOGAF 9 introduces the Architecture Content Framework which gathers together all of the content previously available in TOGAF and makes it more consistent. It provides core terminology and artifacts along with the ability to create extensions that support additional capabilities. Architecture Development Method o Although the structure of the ADM has not changed in TOGAF 9, it has been enhanced. The approach and steps employed in the Architecture Definition phases are more consistent. The Architecture Realization phases have been expanded considerably. o A set of guidelines and techniques have been added in Part 3. These elements are useful for tailoring the ADM to operate under different situations. Guidance on how to use TOGAF to Govern Service Oriented Architecture. Additional Guidance is provided on how to conduct TOGAF ADM cycles that create the viewpoint and views need for Security Architecture. Architecture Capability o Much of the reference material that had been provided about Governance has been packaged into a new section called Architecture Capability Framework. TOGAF 9 represents a significant enhancement. It contains many new features. It has been edited to ensure that terminology is used consistently throughout. All of these features add up to make TOGAF 9 a better TOGAF. Congratulations! You have completed the Great TOGAF Scavenger Hunt! Enterprise Architecture Using TOGAF 9 41

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