EA frameworks, modelling and tools - Frameworks, modelling and tools: How they are intertwined

4 important questions on EA frameworks, modelling and tools - Frameworks, modelling and tools: How they are intertwined

What is the purpose of frameworks, models and tools?

Frameworks, models and tools have been developed to cope with architecture's complexity. An EA framework provides a practical starting point for EAM. The basis for architecture analysis is the description of the existing architectures. A model describes the EA coherently and tools are needed to manage it all.

What information can be revealed from the description of the existing architecture?


  • IT allows the enterprise to identify organisational bottlenecks or redundancies, as well as gaps in the business processes’ IT support.
  • The impact of adaptation and design activities on other components then also becomes visible and can be taken into account when taking decisions.

How do frameworks, modelling and tools help developing enterprise architecture?

1) Enterprise architecture frameworks organise and systemise the
complexity of an organization by including reference architectures, methodologies, checklists, best practice processes.
2) To create an integrated perspective of an enterprise, techniques are needed to describe architectures coherently; enterprise architecture modelling offers the solution.
3) Tools are also needed to manage enterprise architecture.
4) There are management implications of applying enterprise architectures, models and tools as well.
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What questions should be answered when selecting the adequate EA framework, models and tools?

  • What is the right and adequate EA framework for my  organisation?
  • What must be taken into account when selecting or creating a  framework?
  • Why should I use EA tools and how can I find the right EA tool?
  • How can an architecture be considered target group oriented?
  • What are the benefits of frameworks, tools and methods?

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