Enterprise architecture frameworks are simply collections of tools, templates, methods and processes used to create an EA. This framework is predominantly used by companies to foster accelerated business modernization and transformation.
An enterprise architecture is a blueprint that helps architects, developers and service owners understand how a company’s resources are interconnected and structured.
There are several EA frameworks in use today, but 4 of the most popular ones are
- The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF)
- Zachman
- Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF)
- Gartner’s Enterprise Architecture Method
For more details on EA frameworks, click here.
For an easy explanation about the TOGAF framework, click here.