TOGAF is a framework
- a detailed method & a set of supporting tools
- for developing an enterprise architecture developed by members of The Open Group Architecture Forum.TOGAF Version 9.1 is a maintenance update to TOGAF 9 addressing comments raised since the introduction of TOGAF 9 in 2009. It retains the major features & structure of TOGAF 9 thereby preserving existing investment in TOGAF & adds further detail & clarification to what is already proven. It may be used freely by any organization wishing to develop an enterprise architecture for use within that organization (subject to the Conditions of Use). This Book is divided into seven parts: Part I
- Introduction This part provides a high-level introduction to the key concepts of enterprise architecture & in particular the TOGAF approach. It contains the definitions of terms used throughout TOGAF & release notes detailing the changes between this version & the previous version of TOGAF. Part II
- Architecture Development Method This is the core of TOGAF. It describes the TOGAF Architecture Development Method (ADM) a step-by-step approach to developing an enterprise architecture. Part III
- ADM Guidelines & Techniques This part contains a collection of guidelines & techniques available for use in applying TOGAF & the TOGAF ADM. Part IV
- Architecture Content Framework This part describes the TOGAF content framework including a structured metamodel for architectural artifacts the use of re-usable architecture building blocks & an overview of typical architecture deliverables. Part V
- Enterprise Continuum & Tools This part discusses appropriate taxonomies & tools to categorize & store the outputs of architecture activity within an enterprise. Part VI
- TOGAF Reference Models This part provides a selection of architectural reference models which
Includes:: the TOGAF Foundation Architecture & the Integrated Information Infrastructure Reference Model (III-RM). Part VII Architecture Capability Framework This section looks at roles Governance compliance skills & much more practical guidance