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Comprehensive Guide to TOGAF 10: Foundation vs. Series Guides and Documentation Structure

TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework) is a comprehensive framework for developing enterprise architecture. It provides a structured approach to designing, planning, implementing, and governing enterprise architecture. The TOGAF documentation set includes the TOGAF Standard and the TOGAF Library. This guide will cover the fundamental content of the TOGAF Standard, the TOGAF Series Guides, and the overall documentation structure.

TOGAF® Standard — Introduction - The TOGAF Documentation Set

TOGAF Standard – Fundamental Content

The TOGAF Standard describes a generally applicable approach to Enterprise and IT Architecture. It is a foundational framework that can be applied to the development of any kind of architecture in any context. The fundamental content is presented as a series of free-standing, but closely linked documents. These documents include:

  1. TOGAF Standard — Introduction and Core Concepts
    • This document provides an overview of the TOGAF Standard, its core concepts, and the fundamental principles of enterprise architecture.
  2. TOGAF Standard — Architecture Development Method (ADM)
    • The ADM is a core component of the TOGAF Standard, providing a step-by-step method for developing an Enterprise Architecture that addresses business needs.
  3. TOGAF Standard — ADM Techniques
    • This document describes various techniques that can be used to support the ADM, including guidelines, best practices, and tools.
  4. TOGAF Standard — Applying the ADM
    • This document provides practical guidance on how to apply the ADM in different contexts and scenarios.
  5. TOGAF Standard — Architecture Content
    • This document defines the content framework and metamodel for architectural artifacts, ensuring consistency in the outputs created when following the ADM.
  6. TOGAF Standard — Enterprise Architecture Capability and Governance
    • This document discusses the capabilities and governance structures needed to establish and maintain an effective enterprise architecture practice.

Key Characteristics

  • Long-Lived and Stable: The fundamental content is expected to be long-lived and stable, providing a consistent foundation for enterprise architecture development.
  • Methods and Tools: The TOGAF Standard provides the methods and tools for assisting in the acceptance, production, use, and maintenance of an Enterprise Architecture.
  • Intended Audience: The TOGAF Standard is intended for Enterprise Architects, Business Architects, IT Architects, Data Architects, Systems Architects, Solution Architects, and anyone responsible for the architecture function within an organization.

TOGAF Library and Series Guides

The TOGAF Library is a portfolio of additional guidance material that supports the practical application of the TOGAF approach. It is a structured library of resources that support the TOGAF Standard.

TOGAF Library

  • Reference Library: The TOGAF Library contains guidelines, templates, patterns, and other forms of reference material to accelerate the creation of new architectures for the enterprise.
  • Supporting Material: The library includes a variety of resources that provide practical guidance and support for implementing the TOGAF Standard.

TOGAF Series Guides

The TOGAF Series Guides are a collection of documents that provide practical guidance in the application of the TOGAF Standard in specific contexts. They are designed to support more specific needs from practitioners who need further explanation or more detail than that provided in the core content.

Key Characteristics

  • Rapidly Developing: The TOGAF Series Guides are the most rapidly developing part of the TOGAF Standard, continuously evolving to address new challenges and contexts.
  • Context-Specific: Guidance in the TOGAF Series Guides can be industry, architectural style, purpose, and problem-specific.
  • Adaptability: The Series Guides provide guidance on how to use the TOGAF Standard and how to adapt it to fulfill specific needs.
  • Relevance: Not all the TOGAF Series Guides will be relevant in every situation, allowing practitioners to select the most applicable guidance for their context.

Topics Covered

The TOGAF Series Guides provide guidance on a variety of topics, including:

  • Business Architecture
  • Information Architecture
  • Security Architecture
  • Enterprise Architecture/Agile Architecture
  • Enterprise Architecture/Digital Enterprise
  • Technology Architecture
  • MSA/SOA Architectures
  • Adapting the ADM
  • Architecture Maturity Models
  • Architecture Project Management
  • Architecture Skills Framework
  • Business Capabilities
  • Business Models
  • Business Scenarios
  • Digital Technology Adoption
  • Information Architecture – Customer Master Data Management
  • Information Mapping
  • Integrating Risk and Security within a TOGAF Enterprise Architecture
  • Organization Mapping
  • Enabling Enterprise Agility
  • The TOGAF Integrated Information Infrastructure Reference Model (III-RM)
  • The TOGAF Leader’s Guide to Establishing and Evolving an EA Capability
  • The TOGAF Technical Reference Model (TRM)
  • Using the TOGAF Framework to Define and Govern Service-Oriented Architectures
  • Value Streams
  • A Practitioner’s Approach to Developing Enterprise Architecture Following the TOGAF ADM
  • Applying the TOGAF ADM using Agile Sprints
  • An Approach to Selecting Building Blocks
  • Architecture Roles and Skills
  • Information Architecture: Business Intelligence & Analytics

The complete set of TOGAF Series Guides can be found at www.opengroup.org/library/guides/togaf/togaf-series-guides.

Documentation Structure

The TOGAF documentation set includes the TOGAF Standard and the TOGAF Library. The TOGAF Standard is further divided into the TOGAF Fundamental Content and the TOGAF Series Guides.

TOGAF Standard

  • Fundamental Content: Provides the core concepts, methods, and tools for developing enterprise architecture. It is long-lived and stable, serving as the foundation for enterprise architecture development.
  • Series Guides: Provides practical guidance and support for applying the TOGAF Standard in specific contexts. These guides are rapidly developing and context-specific, addressing the evolving needs of practitioners.

TOGAF Library

  • Reference Library: Contains guidelines, templates, patterns, and other forms of reference material to support the practical application of the TOGAF approach.

Conclusion

The TOGAF Standard provides a comprehensive and structured approach to developing enterprise architecture. The fundamental content serves as a stable foundation, while the TOGAF Series Guides offer practical and context-specific guidance. The TOGAF Library supports the application of the TOGAF approach with a wealth of reference material. By understanding and utilizing the TOGAF Standard, organizations can develop and maintain effective enterprise architectures that address business needs and ensure continuous improvement.

Whether you are an Enterprise Architect, Business Architect, IT Architect, Data Architect, Systems Architect, Solution Architect, or anyone responsible for the architecture function within an organization, the TOGAF Standard provides the methods and tools necessary to assist in the acceptance, production, use, and maintenance of an Enterprise Architecture.

Reference List for ArchiMate and TOGAF

  1. TOGAF® Tool for Enterprise Architecture – ArchiMetric
    • Description: This resource provides an overview of TOGAF ADM and how Visual Paradigm supports the development of TOGAF deliverables using ArchiMate diagrams.
    • URL: TOGAF® Tool for Enterprise Architecture
  2. Navigating the Evolution: A Comprehensive Guide to ArchiMate 2.1 to 3.2 – ArchiMetric
  3. Mastering Enterprise Architecture with Visual Paradigm’s TOGAF Tool – ArchiMetric
  4. What is ArchiMate? – Visual Paradigm
    • Description: A step-by-step learning guide on ArchiMate, its integration with TOGAF, and how it complements existing methods like UML and BPMN.
    • URL: What is ArchiMate?
  5. Using BPMN to Supplement TOGAF ADM EA Development Together with ArchiMate – ArchiMetric
  6. Understanding Abstraction in the ArchiMate Language – ArchiMetric
  7. An Overview of ArchiMate – the Enterprise Architecture Modeling Language – Cybermedian
    • Description: This overview discusses ArchiMate’s integration with TOGAF and other frameworks, and the benefits of using Visual Paradigm for ArchiMate modeling.
    • URL: An Overview of ArchiMate
  8. Deal with Enterprise Complexity with Visual Paradigm Just-in-Time Process – ArchiMetric
  9. Visual Paradigm TOGAF – Everything about TOGAF, Enterprise Architecture, ArchiMate, and more
    • Description: This guide provides an in-depth look at ArchiMate 3, TOGAF, and enterprise architecture, and how Visual Paradigm supports these frameworks.
    • URL: Visual Paradigm TOGAF
  10. Free Online ArchiMate Tool + Examples – Cybermedian
    • Description: This resource offers free online ArchiMate tools and examples, highlighting the integration of ArchiMate with TOGAF and the support provided by Visual Paradigm.
    • URL: Free Online ArchiMate Tool + Examples

These references provide a comprehensive overview of ArchiMate and TOGAF, their integration, and the tools available on Visual Paradigm to support enterprise architecture modeling.

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