togaf-guidance

# TOGAF Guidance

## When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when you need to:

- Understand which TOGAF ADM phase applies to your current work
- Get phase-specific activities and deliverables
- Learn about TOGAF methodology in practical terms
- Apply enterprise architecture governance

**Keywords:** togaf, adm, architecture development method, phase, business architecture, technology architecture, migration planning, implementation governance, architecture vision

## TOGAF 10 Overview

TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework) provides a comprehensive methodology for developing enterprise architecture. The core is the **Architecture Development Method (ADM)** - an iterative cycle of 10 phases.

### The Four Architecture Domains

| Domain | Focus | Artifacts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Business | Processes, capabilities, organization | Business process models, capability maps |
| Data | Information assets, data management | Data models, data flow diagrams |
| Application | Applications and their interactions | Application portfolio, integration diagrams |
| Technology | Infrastructure and platforms | Technology standards, deployment diagrams |

## ADM Phases

### Preliminary Phase

#### Purpose

Establish the architecture capability within the organization.

#### Key Activities

- Define architecture principles
- Establish governance framework
- Select tools and methods
- Define scope of architecture work

#### Deliverables

- Architecture principles catalog
- Organization model for EA
- Tailored architecture framework

#### When you're here

Starting a new EA initiative or formalizing existing practices.

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### Phase A: Architecture Vision

#### Purpose

Create a high-level vision aligned with strategic goals.

#### Key Activities

- Identify stakeholders and concerns
- Define architecture scope
- Create high-level vision
- Obtain approval to proceed

#### Deliverables

- Architecture vision document
- Stakeholder map
- Statement of architecture work

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