Ref : TOG / 2 day
Course Description
TOGAF™ 9 provides an Architecture Development Method (ADM), which can be used to guide Enterprise Architects on their high-impact projects. The toolset, MEGA for TOGAF, provides an easy-to-use, model-driven environment with the TOGAF MetaModel embedded.
This two day course follows a typical ADM cycle with hands-on exercises in the toolset for each phase covered.
Who should attend?
- Enterprise Architects
- Enterprise Project Managers
Prerequisites
Knowledge of TOGAF 9
Expected benefits
- Understand how the TOGAF Architecture Development Method can be applied to your Enterprise Architecture (EA) projects.
- Learn how to create a selection of recommended artifacts (diagrams, matrix and analysis reports) with MEGA for TOGAF.
- Learn how to assemble MEGA Suite artifacts to produce TOGAF deliverables in a MEGA Book format.
- Learn how to use MEGA Suite platform features to partition an EA repository, organize projects and run analysis reports.
Course Content
Presentation of the MEGA Suite for TOGAF toolset
- Core Components of TOGAF
- Introduction to TOGAF ADM
- Overview of the TOGAF MetaModel
- MEGA for TOGAF User Interface
- Deliverable Templates
- Core Architecture Artifacts and Building Blocks
Preliminary Phase
- Following the TOGAF ADM
- Tailoring the framework
- Creating a TOGAF project
- Adding Deliverables to a project
Phase A: Architecture Vision
- Managing Stakeholders
- Identifying Goals, Drivers and Requirements
- Defining the Architecture Vision
Phase B: Business Architecture
- Overview of Main Steps of Phase B
- Main deliverables:
- Statement of Architecture Work Document
- Draft of the Architecture Definition Document
- Gap analysis
- Catalogs, Matrices and Diagrams
Phase C: Information System Architecture
- Describing Data Architecture – Main Steps
- Describing Application Architecture – Main Steps
- Data Components
- Applications Components
- Sample deliverable: Application Communication Diagram
Phase D: Technology Architecture
- Overview of Main Steps of Phase D
- Technology Components
- Main deliverables:
- Network Computing / Hardware Diagram
- Technology Components Analysis
Phase E: Opportunities and Solutions
- Overview of Main Steps of Phase E
- Main deliverables:
- Consolidated Gap Analysis
- Requirements Catalog
- Architecture Road Map
Tailoring the ADM
- Best Practices
- Procedure for:
- Modifying the ADM
- Creating a New Work Package based on Tailored ADM
Mastering the MEGA Repository
- Organizing the repository using MEGA libraries
- Producing project related documentation
- Using the query tools
- Working as a team
Seminar organization
Over the 2 days, this course alternates theoretical presentations on using TOGAF on Enterprise Architecture projects with the production of a real case scenario to enable a better understanding of the method and tool. This course is delivered by an experienced MEGA Consultant, who is an expert in the use of MEGA for TOGAF.
TOGAF™ is a trademark of The Open Group.