Enterprise Systems Architecture

Enhance your technical and business skills to better manage your organization’s technology ecosystem. This book aims to explain how to align the technology landscape to service your company’s business operating model.

The book begins by exploring different architectural approaches before taking a deep dive into multiple layers of the architectural stack and the methodology of each component. You’ll also learn about the many products delivered by enterprise architecture. To complete the book, author Daljit Banger delves into the various roles and responsibilities of an enterprise architect.

After completing Enterprise Systems Architecture, you will understand how to develop an ICT (Information Communication Technology) strategy to meet the needs of your organization.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN

* Gain a complete understanding of enterprise architecture
* Conceptualize the enterprise ecosystem using the EsA canvas
* Master the products and services of an enterprise architecture function

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR

Architects (Enterprise, Solution, or Technical), CTOs, Business Analysts, or any stakeholder in delivering technology services to their organization.


DALJIT BANGER has 40 years of solid IT Industry experience, having undertaken assignments in locations across the globe, including the UK, USA, Sweden, Switzerland, Finland, Hong Kong, and Brazil on behalf of large multinational companies.

Daljit has successfully managed several large professional teams of Architects, written in several publications and is the author of several freeware software products for Enterprise Architecture.

Daljit holds a Master of Science (MSc) Degree and is a Chartered IT Fellow of the British Computer Society and Chairs the British Computer Society Enterprise Architecture Specialist Group.

Chapter 1: Architectural Approaches

* MODAF (Ministry of Defense Architecture Framework)
* DODAF (Department of Defense Architecture Framework)
* TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework)
* Zachman Framework
* Federal Enterprise Architecture
* Meta Models

Chapter 2: Layers Expanded and Explores

* Layer 0 (Business Operating Model)
* Layer 1 (Business Process Later)
* Layer 2 (Capabilities and Services)
* Layer 3 (Applications)
* Layer 4 (Data/Information Services)
* Layer 5 (Technological Services)

Chapter 3: Products for Delivering the EA.

* Background
* Contributing Factors
* IT Governance
* Technical Debt Management

Chapter 4: Roles and Responsibilities

* Enterprise Architect
* Solutions Architect
* Technical Architect
* Aligning Architect

Chapter 5: Developing the ICT Strategy

* Simple Strategy Plan
* Strategy Cycle

Chapter 6: Final Note