Enterprise Architect's Handbook

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• Publisher: BPB Publications
• eBook ISBN: 9789355511638
• Edition: 0
• Topic: Computer Science
• Index: Computer Science

These days, more than ever, enterprise architects are the driving forces behind digital transformation initiatives and the vital link between IT and business. This book enables the readers to become self-sufficient Enterprise Architects by enabling them to understand the business strategy and design the technology landscape, encompassing systems, data, applications, platforms, and enterprise tools, following that strategy. To comprehend the technology landscape, topics such as Stakeholder Matrix, HeatMaps, Value Stream Mapping, ERDs, Infrastructure, and Network diagrams are discussed in depth in this book. The book also covers numerous approaches for measuring the effectiveness of architecture implementation, including Balanced ScoreCards, OKRs, and Value Drivers - Design Thinking. This book instructs readers on how to create data pillars for complex, interconnected corporate systems. The book teaches you how to implement various architectures, including service-oriented architecture. It describes and illustrates popular tools used by Architectural teams and professionals. The primary objective of this book is to match business requirements with the technical infrastructure that supports the service delivery team, business development team, and IT Integration team. This book ensures that the technologies chosen and how they are applied, satisfy the business goals of organizations and their customers.

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Dedication Page
• About the Author
• About the Reviewer
• Acknowledgement
• Preface
• Errata
• Table of Contents
• 1. Understanding Your Organization’s Current Landscape – Complexities and Priorities
• 2. Strategic Direction, Value Drivers, and Expected Business Outcomes
• 3. B.A.I.T (Business Processes, Application, Information and Technology) in Context
• 4. Mind the GAP
• 5. Future Needs Perfect Execution – Setting Stage
• 6. Let’s Set the Course for Enterprise Architecture
• 7. Strategic Themes and Architecture Enablers
• 8. Getting Started with Architecture Framework and Building Blocks
• 9. Defining the Architecture – Getting It Right
• 10. Solution Architecture and Roadmap
• 11. Architecture Governance
• 12. Architecture Tool and Reuse (ARIS as Sample)
• 13. Let’s Get it Done – Transition and Tracking
• Index