This book deals with the issues of linking and aligning your IT application systems and services with your business goals to achieve your business objectives in a more effective and efficient way by the use of the Enterprise Architecture (EA) approach. Its contents describe four processes, several controls, activities, documents, checklists and procedures necessary for an effective EA implementation. Also seven recommendations are offered to streamline your EA efforts.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dedications About the author Preface Chapter 1: Current Business Operating Environment Chapter 2: Business Controls and Enterprise Architecture Chapter 3: Why is Enterprise Architecture (EA) important? Chapter 4: Definition and Processes of the EA Approach Chapter 5: Process 1 - EA Management Plan Chapter 6: Process 2 - EA Resources Chapter 7: Process 3 - EA Components Chapter 8: Process 4 - EA Improvement Chapter 9: Benefits of Enterprise Architecture Chapter 10: Concluding Remarks Appendix 1 – EA Case Study Appendix 2 – EA Frameworks End Notes Further References