Evaluation of current architecture frameworks

Leist, Susanne; Zellner, Gregor

doi:10.1145/1141277.1141635

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“…The overview by Schekkerman (2006) is less recent, but interesting for its explanation of the influences EA frameworks have had on each other. Based on these influence relationships, Zachman (Zachman International 2011), TOGAF (The Open Group 2009), DoDAF (DoD 2010), and E2AF 19851986198719881989199019921994199619971999200020012003200420052008 Leist and Zellner (2006) juxtaposes Zachman, TOGAF, DoDAF, FEAF, TEAF, ARIS, and MDA (model-driven architecture). The last one, MDA, is more a general systems development approach, so it will not be included in our further analysis here.…”

Section: Enterprise Architecture Frameworkmentioning

confidence: 99%

CHOOSE: Towards a metamodel for enterprise architecture in small and medium-sized enterprises

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Enterprise architecture (EA) is a coherent whole of principles, methods, and models that are used in the design and realization of an enterprise's organizational structure, business processes, information systems, and IT infrastructure. Recent research indicates the need for EA in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), important drivers of the economy, as they struggle with problems related to a lack of structure and overview of their business. However, existing EA frameworks are perceived as too complex and, to date, none of the EA approaches are sufficiently adapted to the SME context. Therefore, this paper presents the CHOOSE metamodel for EA in SMEs that was developed and evaluated through action research in an SME and further refined and validated through case study research in five other SMEs. This metamodel is based on the essential dimensions of EA frameworks and is kept simple so that it may be applied in an SME context. The final CHOOSE metamodel includes only four essential concepts (i.e. goal, actor, operation, object), one for each most frequently used EA focus. As an example, an extract is included from the specific model that was created for the SME used in our action research. Finally, the CHOOSE metamodel is evaluated according to the dimensions essential in EA and the requirements for EA in an SME context.

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Section: Enterprise Architecture Frameworkmentioning

confidence: 99%

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“…Zachman said, that "the increased scope of design and levels of complexity of information systems implementations are forcing the use of some logical construct (or architecture)" (Zach99). And also Leist and Zellner (2006) stated that "As information systems and technologies grow in complexity and scope, the need for a coherent and comprehensive modeling approach becomes of paramount importance." (Lei06).…”

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A Model Driven Approach for Open Distributed Systems using an Enterprise Architecture Framework

Langermeier¹,

Berre²,

Bauer³

2013

Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Enterprise Information Systems

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Open distributed systems are complex systems, which contain a lot of components provided by different vendors and built with different technologies. The use of well--established and standardized modelling techniques is one way to deal with the problems that occur in the specification and development process of these systems. Enterprise Architecture Frameworks provide a good foundation to structure the various required modelling techniques. Existing modelling solutions in the context of Enterprise Architecture Frameworks like UML4ODP, UPDM and ArchiMate do not provide optimal support for the specification of open distributed systems. In this report a coherent modelling approach for open distributed systems using an enterprise architecture framework (MODEA) is presented. In the approach the latest OMG standards like UML, SoaML BPMN and BMM are used. As enterprise architecture framework the Reference Model for Open Distributed Systems (RM--ODP) has been chosen. Finally MODEA is illustrated through the specification of two case studies.

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“…The TEAF does not contain a detailed description of how to generate the specification documents (work products) that are suggested for each cell of the TEAF Matrix [14].…”

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Software Architecture- Evolution and Evaluation

Mary¹,

Rodrigues²

2012

IJACSA

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Abstract-The growth of various software architectural frameworks and models provides a standard governing structure for different types of organizations. Selection of a suitable framework for a particular environment needs much more detailed information in various aspects and a reference guide of features should be provided. This paper brings out the history of software architecture with a new evolution tree. It also technically analyses well known frameworks used in industries and other governmental organizations and lists out the supportive tools for them. This paper presents the comparative chart that can be used as a reference guide to understand top level frameworks and to further research to enable and promote the utilization of these frameworks in various environments.

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Evaluation of current architecture frameworks

Cited by 91 publications

References 6 publications

CHOOSE: Towards a metamodel for enterprise architecture in small and medium-sized enterprises

CHOOSE: Towards a metamodel for enterprise architecture in small and medium-sized enterprises

A Model Driven Approach for Open Distributed Systems using an Enterprise Architecture Framework

Software Architecture- Evolution and Evaluation

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