Preliminary Phase Artifact Description Architecture Principles Fundamental statements that guide architecture development, providing a foundation for decision-making throughout the ADM cycle. Tailored Architecture Framework The customized version of TOGAF that has been adapted to meet the specific needs and constraints of the organization. Architecture Capability Assessment Analysis of the organization’s readiness and capabilities to conduct architecture work, identifying strengths and gaps. Initial Architecture Vision Preliminary outline of the target architecture’s scope, stakeholders, and high-level objectives. Architecture Governance Framework Structure and processes that ensure architecture compliance, quality, and alignment with business goals. Phase A: Architecture Vision Artifact Description Statement of Architecture Work Formal document defining the scope, approach, and timeline for the architecture work, serving as a contract between the architecture team and sponsors. Architecture Vision Document High-level aspirational view of the target architecture, communicating the business value and key architecture requirements. Initial Architecture Definition Document Preliminary outline of the baseline and target architectures across all domains. Initial Architecture Requirements Specification Early documentation of the key stakeholder requirements that the architecture must address. Stakeholder Map Matrix Identification of key stakeholders, their concerns, and their influence on the architecture development. Value Chain Diagrams Visual representations of how the organization delivers value to customers through its business processes. Solution Concept Diagrams High-level conceptual illustrations of the proposed solution architecture. Phase B: Business Architecture Artifact Description Organization Structure Diagrams Representations of the organizational hierarchies, roles, and responsibilities. Business Service/Function Catalogs Inventories of business services and functions performed by the organization. Business Process Flows Step-by-step sequences of activities that constitute business processes. Business Interaction Matrix Mapping of interactions between business functions and organizational units. Actor/Role Matrix Relationships between actors (people or systems) and the roles they perform. Business Footprint Diagram Mapping of business goals to organizational units, processes, and functions. Business Use-Case Diagrams Visual representations of how actors interact with business processes to achieve specific objectives. Updated Architecture Definition Document Refined documentation of the business architecture, incorporating all business domain artifacts. Phase C: Information Systems Architecture (Data) Artifact Description Data Entity/Data Component Catalog Inventory of all data entities and their components used within the organization. Data Entity/Business Function Matrix Mapping of data entities to the business functions that create, read, update, or delete them. Application/Data Matrix Relationships between applications and the data entities they manage. Conceptual Data Diagram High-level representation of business data objects and their relationships. Logical Data Diagram Detailed model of data structures including entities, attributes, and relationships. Data Dissemination Diagram Illustration of how data flows through the organization and between systems. Data Security Diagram Representation of security classifications and access controls for data entities. Phase C: Information Systems Architecture (Applications) Artifact Description Application Portfolio Catalog Comprehensive inventory of all applications used within the organization. Interface Catalog Documentation of all interfaces between applications and external entities. Application/Organization Matrix Mapping of applications to the organizational units they support. Application/Function Matrix Relationships between applications and the business functions they enable. Application Interaction Matrix Documentation of how applications communicate and exchange information. Application Communication Diagram Visual representation of application connections and data flows. Application and User Location Diagram Geographic mapping of applications and their users across locations. Phase D: Technology Architecture Artifact Description Technology Standards Catalog List of approved technology standards and specifications for the organization. Technology Portfolio Catalog Inventory of all technology platforms, hardware, and software used. Technology Matrix Mapping of technologies to the applications and data they support. Environments and Locations Diagram Geographic representation of technology environments across locations. Platform Decomposition Diagram Breakdown of technology platforms into their component services. Network Computing/Hardware Diagram Visual representation of hardware components and their network connections. Communications Engineering Diagram Detailed diagram of communications infrastructure and protocols. Phase E: Opportunities & Solutions Artifact Description Project Context Diagram Visual representation showing how implementation projects relate to each other and to the business context. Benefits Diagram Illustration of how projects deliver business benefits and value. Consolidated Gaps, Solutions, and Dependencies Matrix Comprehensive view of architecture gaps, proposed solutions, and dependencies between them. Implementation Factor Assessment and Deduction Matrix Analysis of factors affecting implementation and resulting deductions for planning. Consolidated Roadmap Integrated timeline of all projects and milestones required to implement the target architecture. Transition Architecture Definition Documents Documentation of interim architecture states between baseline and target architectures. Phase F: Migration Planning Artifact Description Implementation and Migration Plan Detailed plan for moving from the baseline to the target architecture through transition states. Project Charter (for each project) Formal authorization documents for each implementation project. Capability Assessment Evaluation of the organization’s ability to implement and operate the changes required. Architecture Contract Agreement between development partners and sponsors on deliverables, quality, and fitness-for-purpose. Implementation Governance Model Framework for decision-making and oversight during the implementation phase. Phase G: Implementation Governance Artifact Description Architecture Compliance Assessments Evaluations of how well projects comply with the established architecture standards. Implementation Governance Artifacts Documentation supporting governance activities during implementation. Architecture Contract Monitoring Reports Regular updates on compliance with architecture contracts and any deviations. Change Request Impact Assessments Analysis of how proposed changes might affect the architecture and implementation. Phase H: Architecture Change Management Artifact Description Architecture Change Request Form Formal documentation of proposed changes to the established architecture. Architecture Compliance Reviews Assessments of implemented solutions against established architecture standards. Change Implementation Plan Detailed plan for implementing approved architecture changes. Architecture Update Blueprint Guidance for updating the architecture repository with changes and lessons learned. Requirements Management (Central) Artifact Description Requirements Catalog Comprehensive inventory of all architecture requirements across domains. Requirements Impact Assessment Analysis of how new or changed requirements impact the existing or planned architecture. Requirements Traceability Matrix Mapping showing how requirements are addressed through the architecture and implementation.
