DoDAF Hub

The Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DODAF) is a business architecture framework developed by the US Department of Defense to support the planning, design, and implementation of enterprise architecture within the defense sector. It provides a standardized and consistent approach to enterprise architecture that can support better alignment between IT and business goals, as well as greater efficiency and cost savings.

The “DODAF Framework” category in the CIO Reference Library is a collection of articles and documents that provide insights into the fundamental concepts of the framework, its benefits, and best practices for implementing the framework within the defense sector. This category is designed for defense IT executives and other business leaders who are seeking to develop or improve their organization’s enterprise architecture capabilities.

The articles and documents in this category cover a wide range of topics related to the DODAF framework, such as:

• Introduction to the DODAF framework: This includes articles that provide an overview of the fundamental concepts of the framework, its benefits, and the key principles and concepts.
• Designing effective enterprise architecture: This includes articles that provide guidance on how to design effective enterprise architecture, including considerations such as business processes, data models, and technology infrastructure.
• Implementing the DODAF framework: This includes articles that explore different approaches to implementing the framework, including top-down, bottom-up, and meet-in-the-middle approaches.
• DODAF governance and management: This includes articles that explore the importance of governance and management in ensuring successful DODAF initiatives and better alignment between IT and business goals.
• DODAF case studies: This includes articles that provide real-world examples of successful DODAF initiatives within the defense sector across a range of operational scenarios.

Overall, the “DODAF Framework” category is a valuable resource for defense IT executives and other business leaders seeking to develop or improve their organization’s enterprise architecture capabilities. The resources in this category provide insights into the fundamental concepts of the framework, guidance on designing and building effective enterprise architecture, best practices for governance and management, and real-world examples of successful initiatives. By leveraging these resources, defense organizations can implement the DODAF framework effectively and achieve better outcomes in alignment between IT and business goals, efficiency, and cost savings.