CIO's Enterprise Architecture Body of Knowledge

Everything you need to create a world class enterprise architecture practice – primers, guides, templates, samples, examples, case studies, tools, best practices, trends, and much more…

Enterprise Architecture Chapters

What is Enterprise Architecture Management?

This chapter focuses on the management of the enterprise architecture lifecycle.

Introduction to Enterprise Architecture

This chapter contains information on the definition of Enterprise Architecture and its context. Download documents on Enterprise Architecture definition, Enterprise Architecture overview, Enterprise Architecture primer, and Enterprise Architecture introduction.

Why Enterprise Architecture Planning?

Why is Enterprise Architecture Planning important? Why is Enterprise Architecture difficult to implement? This chapter helps CIOs understand the benefits from Enterprise Architecture and the challenges to overcome.

Enterprise Architecture Process Steps

This chapter has documents related to step by step process (Implementation/ Cycle/ formulation/ how to create/ how to develop) to implement an Enterprise Architecture.

Enterprise Architecture Frameworks and Models

Detailed information on the top Enterprise Architecture Frameworks used by organizations around the world. Includes top frameworks including the Zachman, TOGAF, DODAF, etc..

Enterprise Architecture Guides

Complete guides on Enterprise Architecture – from definition, to step by step guidance, and more.

Enterprise Architecture Templates

Why start from scratch when you have access to templates that can be customized for your requirements? The fastest, and easiest way to create an Enterprise Architecture charter, strategy and plan using true and tried steps and methods.

Enterprise Architecture Examples and Samples

This chapter contains downloads on enterprise architecture in action in the enterprise. Hundreds of samples and examples demonstrate real world design, implementation, and use of Enterprise Architecture in organizations across industry.

Enterprise Architecture Case Studies

This chapter provides information and resources on academic exploration of cutting edge theoretical enterprise architecture frameworks and their controlled implementation in real world scenarios.

Enterprise Architecture Best Practices

The focus of this chapter is on proven ways to create and implement an enterprise architecture plan in the enterprise. It covers best practices, lessons learned, tips and tricks, and pitfalls to avoid.

Enterprise Architecture Tools

Tools can make the implementation and management of enterprise architecture a breeze. This chapter discusses top enterprise architecture tools, how to select and use them to create a robust EA capability

Enterprise Architecture Governance

This chapter provides guidance on governing enterprise architecture. Enterprise architecture and IT Governance are intertwined so one must understand this relationship. Additionally, a CIO must be adept at the governance of enterprise architecture.

Enterprise Architecture Sub Domains

Enterprise Architecture (EA)

Complete guide to enterprise architecture planning - definitions, guides, templates, samples, case studies, best practices.

Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)

CIOs single source of information necessary to implement Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) in the enterprise.

Business Process Management

Complete source of information on Business Process Management - primers, guides, templates, samples, examples, case studies, tools, best practices, trends, and much more.

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