TOGAF, or The Open Group Architecture Framework, is a framework and methodology for designing, planning, and implementing an enterprise's IT architecture:
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PurposeTOGAF helps organizations align their business goals and IT strategy, and manage their technology infrastructure.
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BenefitsTOGAF can improve business efficiency and support consistency, interoperability, and flexibility in IT systems.
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UsesTOGAF is used by a variety of organizations, including commercial businesses, government departments, and defense agencies.
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ComponentsTOGAF includes a set of principles, guidelines, and best practices. It's designed to be flexible, with common universal concepts and variable detailed configuration.
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CertificationTOGAF certifications allow enterprise architects to demonstrate their skills and experience using the TOGAF Standards. One certification credential is the Integrating Risk and Security certification, which validates an individual's understanding of security and risk concepts.
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ResourcesThe TOGAF Library is an online resource that provides a structured list of guides, white papers, and other resources.
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PhasesThe eight main phases of TOGAF ADM are:
- Preliminary: Framework and Principle
- Architecture Vision
- Business Architecture
- Architecture Information Systems
- Technology Architecture
- Opportunities and Solutions
- Migration Planning
- Implementation Governance
- Architecture Change Management