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Title: Guide to Enterprise IT Architecture
by Tony Beveridge, Col Perks
ISBN: 0-387-95132-6
Publisher: Springer Verlag
Pub. Date: 01 November, 2002
Format: Hardcover
Volumes: 1
List Price(USD): $54.95
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Average Customer Rating: 5 (2 reviews)

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Rating: 5
Summary: Excellent secondary text on architecture
Comment: This book describes the Open Group's Architecture Framework, which is a structured approach to developing an architecture based on a sequence of steps outlined in their architecture development method.

The book sets the context for architecture in general in the first three chapters, covering an introduction to technical architectures in general, addressing specific issues related to architecture with respect to business alignment, technologies, cost factors, etc.; and delving into the business foundation that [should] drive the architecture.

Subsequent chapters cover each step in the architecture development method in detail. Specific steps are:
Phase A: Architecture Vision: Define scope; create vision; obtain approvals
Phase B: Business Architecture: Develop a Business Architecture
Phase C: Information System Architectures: Develop Data and Applications Architectures
Phase D: Technology Architecture: Develop a Technology Architecture
Phase E: Opportunities and Solutions: Checkpoint suitability for implementation
Phase F: Migration Planning: Prioritize work; Select major work packages; Develop migration plan Phase G: Implementation Governance: Provide architectural oversight of the implementation
Phase H: Architecture Change Management: Establish procedures for managing change to new architecture

Although this book covers an approach to architecture that is not mainstream, it is viable and well developed. I especially like the clearly articulated description and detail, which are reinforced with illustrations that bring the text to life. Moreover, the authors pay attention to all life cycle factors, particularly maintenance and post implementation support. Additional information about the Open Group Architecture Framework can be found on the sponsoring web site (ASIN B00006G0R7).

This book is, in my opinion, a secondary text on architectures and more suited to seasoned system and technical architects who are seeking to expand their knowledge of architecture methods. The approach set forth can be applied to the development and implementation of any architecture, making this book an asset to the discipline's body of knowledge.

Rating: 5
Summary: Great Book for the Practicing Enterprise Architect
Comment: While this book is written around the TOGAF, its impact is wide ranging. I read this book together with HANDBOOK OF ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE by Bernus et. al. Both form great text books for Graduate Level courses aimed at practitioners rather than theoreticians. Go for it, its steep price is justified...

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