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EA Office
EA Roles and Responsibilities
Product Description
A definition of the required EA roles that are required to create a sustainable EA capability for Client. For each role the associated responsibilities will be defined as well as the requried skills to perform this role.
Product Approach
The Real IRM consultants will develop a proposed EA role model based on the TOGAF skills framework as well as other skills framework in their knowledge base. The recommended role model will be presented at a workshop where it will be agreed.
EA Operating Model
Product Description
Define the EA processes in EA Toolset that should be implemented to sustain the EA capability. The EA process definition will focus on:
- Change Leadership - growing and sustaining a business-relevant EA capability
- Running EA like a business - operating a cost effective and value adding EA (modelling) office
- EA Governance
Product Approach
The Real IRM consultants will develop the processes with references to best practices such as TOGAF and ITIL. These processes will then be presented in a workshop for approval.
EA Performance Management
Product Description
A definition of performance measurements for the EA processes that would assist with managing the EA capability.
Product Approach
The Real IRM consultants will identify performance measurements according to the Client defined information management process and requirements.
Meta-models
Business Meta-model
Product Description
The Business Meta-model defines the structure of the EA Toolset repository to model the business processes, organisation, products, locations, strategy and risks to the lowest level. It also defines the associated modelling standards. Example models ar edeveloped to guide the architect in developing models that are compliant to the meta-model.
The meta-model has the following components:
- Model type definitions - define the model purpose, objects, object purpose, attributes and connections per model type as well as naming standards
- Model type interdepemdencies - define the dependencies and/or relationships between the various model types
- Modelling standards
- Model type interdependencies between model types from different domain architectures
- Group naming standards and hierarchies
- Example models to provide guidance to architects
- Implemented EA Toolset filters, templates and groups
Product Approach
The Real IRM consultants develop an example EA Toolset database based on the requirements specified in the EA Conceptual Framework and interviews with the domain architects. These examples are presented at a workshop to the domain architects to confirm the design of the meta-model.
As a result of the workshop the Real IRM consultants will update the examples and develop the meta-model deliverables. This will again be reviews in a workshop and finalised for approval.
Information Meta-model
Product Description
The Information Meta-model defines the structure of the EA Toolset repository to model the business measures and information to the lowest level. It also defines the associated modelling standards. Example modles are developed to guide the architect in developing models that are compliant to the meta-model.
The meta-model has the following components:
- Model type definitions - define the model purpose, objects, object purpose, attributes and connections per model type as well as naming standards
- Model type interdependencies - define the dependencies and/or relationships between the various model types
- Modelling standards
- Model type interdependencies between model types from different domain architectures
- Group naming standards and hierarchies
- Example models to provide guidance to architects
- Implemented EA Toolset filters, templates and groups
Product Approach
The Real IRM consultants develop an example EA Toolset databse based on the requirements specified in the EA Conceptual Framework and interviews with the domain architects. These examples are presented at a workshop to the domain architects to confirm the design of the meta-model.
As a result of the workshop the Real IRM consultants will update the examples and develop the meta-model deliverables. This will then again be reviewed in a workshop and finalised for aproval.
Data Meta-model
Product Description
The Data Meta-model defines the structure of the EA Toolset repository to model the data design to the lowest level. It also defines the associated modelling standards. Example models are developed to guide the architect in developing models that are compliant to the meta-model.
The meta-model has the following components:
- Model type definitions - define the model purpose, objects, object purpose, attributes and connections per model type as well as naming standards
- Model type interdependencies - define the dependencies and/or relationships between the various model types
- Modelling standards
- Model type interdependencies between model types from the different domain architectures
- Group naming standards and hierarchies
- Example models to provide guidance to architects
- Implemented EA Toolset filters, templates and groups
Product Approach
The Real IRM consultants develop an example EA Toolset database based on the requirements specified in the EA Conceptual Framework and interviews with the domain architects. These examples are presented at a workshop to the domain architects to confirm the design of the meta-model.
As a result of the workshop the Real IRM consultants will update the examples and develop the meta-model deliverables. This will then again be reviewed in a workshop and finalised for approval.
Application Meta-model
Product Description
The Application Meta-model defines the structure of the EA Toolset repository to model the application design to the lowest level. It also defines the associated modelling standards. Example models are developed to guide the architect in developing models that are compliant to the meta-model.
The meta-model has the following components:
- Model type definitions - define the model purpose, objects, object purpose, attributes and connections per model type as well as naming standards
- Model type interdependencies - define the dependencies and/or relationships between the various model types
- Modelling standards
- Model type interdependencies between model types from the different domain architectures
- Group naming standards and hierarchies
- Example models to provide guidance to architects
- Implemented EA Toolset filters, templates and groups
Product Approach
The Real IRM consultants develop an example EA Toolset database based on the requirements specified in the EA Conceptual Framework and interviews with the domain architects. These examples are presented at a workshop to the domain architects to confirm the design of the meta-model.
As a result of the workshop the Real IRM consultants will update the examples and develop the meta-model deliverables. This will then again be reviewed in a workshop and finalised for approval.
Technology Meta-model
Product Description
The Technology Meta-model defines the structure of the EA Toolset repository to model the infrastructure to the lowest level. It also defines the associated modelling standards. Example models are developed to guide the architect in developing models that are compliant to the meta-model.
The meta-model has the following components:
- Model type definitions - define the model purpose, objects, object purpose, attributes and connections per model type as well as naming standards
- Model type interdependencies - define the dependencies and/or relationships between the various model types
- Modelling standards
- Model type interdependencies between model types from the different domain architectures
- Group naming standards and hierarchies
- Example models to provide guidance to architects
- Implemented EA Toolset filters, templates and groups
Product Approach
The Real IRM consultants develop an example EA Toolset database based on the requirements specified in the EA Conceptual Framework and interviews with the domain architects. These examples are presented at a workshop to the domain architects to confirm the design of the meta-model.
As a result of the workshop the Real IRM consultants will update the examples and develop the meta-model deliverables. This will then again be reviewed in a workshop and finalised for approval.
EA Toolset
Real IRM’s technical team has a minimal learning curve so that costs are reduced and project delivery is accelerated. The team is Microsoft-certified and can also program for other development environments according to the client's technical standards. In addition, the technical team has an in-depth understanding of enterprise architecture, and is able to build and design solutions that align IT with business strategy. Several members of the team have TOGAF™ 8 certifications.
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EA Toolset Selection
Product Decription
An objective selection of the most appropriate collection of EA tools required to implement the EA Conceptual Framework. The selection process can either be facilitated by a Real IRM consultant, or a recommendation can be made by Real IRM based on an understanding of the requirement.
Product Approach
Develop the functional requirements based on the EA Conceptual Framework and list the evaluation criteria and weightings. Request vendor responses against requriements and validate responses. Conduct a final assessment of the various responses and compile a recommendation.
EA Reporting & Automation
Product Description
A clear definition of the EA reporting requirements. This will be mapped to the available reporting provided by the EA Toolset. Requirements not met will be identified and a development plan will be developed to address these gaps.
Product Approach
Develop the reporting requirements based on the EA Conceptual Framework. Present the reporting requirements in a workshop to confirm the completeness and validity. Determine available EA Toolset reports that can satisfy requirements. Develop a development plan based on the requirements not met.
Implemented EA Environment
Product Description
Assist with the implementation of the EA Toolset by:
- Advising on the technical infrastructure required for the initial implementation
- Assisting with the installation of software
- Assisting with the installation of the EA Toolset database
Product Approach
A Real IRM EA Toolset specialist will assist with the installation of the software and database and the design of the technical infrastructure in a working session.
A Real IRM EA Toolset specialist will execute the test scripts to test the installation.
EA Training
Product Description
The following training courses can be presented:
- Introduction to Enterprise Architecture (1 day)
- Introduction to Process Modelling (1 day)
- Basic EA Toolset Functionality (focus on process) (1 day)
- Advanced EA Toolset Process Modelling (1 day)
- Information Modelling (1 day)
- Solution (Data, Application and Technology) Modelling (1 day)
- Management Overview (1 day)
Product Approach
The Real IRM trainer will have to customise the training material according to the Client meta-models and include Client templates in the material and excercises.
The training will be presented in a class room style.
Please visit our training section for more information.