The TOGAF ® Standard, Version 9.2

by The Open Group

The TOGAF standard is a framework - a detailed method and a set of supporting tools - for developing an Enterprise Architecture, developed by members of The Open Group Architecture Forum.

The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2 is an update providing additional guidance, correcting errors, introducing structural changes to support the TOGAF Library (an extensive collection of reference material), and removing obsolete content. It may be used freely by any organization wishing to develop an Enterprise Architecture for use within that organization (subject to the Conditions of Use).

This book is divided into six

Part I- Introduction
This part provides a high-level introduction to the key concepts of Enterprise Architecture and in particular the TOGAF approach. It contains the definitions of terms used throughout the standard.

Part II- Architecture Development Method
This is the core of the TOGAF framework. It describes the TOGAF Architecture Development Method (ADM) – a step-by-step approach to developing an Enterprise Architecture.

Part III- ADM Guidelines and Techniques
This part contains a collection of guidelines and techniques available for use in applying the TOGAF framework and the TOGAF ADM. Additional guidelines and techniques are also in the TOGAF Library (available online from The Open Group).

Part IV- Architecture Content Framework
This part describes the TOGAF content framework, including a structured metamodel for architectural artifacts, the use of re-usable architecture building blocks, and an overview of typical architecture deliverables.

Part V- Enterprise Continuum and Tools
This part discusses appropriate taxonomies and tools to categorize and store the outputs of architecture activity within an enterprise.

Part VI- Architecture Capability Framework
This part discusses the organization, processes, skills, roles, and responsibilities required to establish and operate an architecture practice within an enterprise.

536 pages, Paperback

Published April 16, 2018

Reviews

[Nathaniel Inman · Rating 2 out of 5]

Waterfall SDLC meets architecture design: welcome to an incredibly expensive and wasteful process by which in its endeavor to be so generic that it fits with other existing processes, loses its ability to be succinct and coherent. There are some small gems within the incredibly dry legalese that encompasses the 504pg manual. As a software engineer I recommend skipping this book unless you're required to get the cert. Page tabs on 194 (capability vs segment and strategy architecture), 250 (business transformation enablement program via BTRA), 274 (content metamodel overview), 328 (core content metamodel artifacts), 416 (operation of architecture board) & 455 (architecture maturity models.)

[Paul Pryce · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the TOGAF v9.2 standard which I think may be moving to v10 sometime in 2023-24. Regardless- YES you need this to read over for the course, self-learning, exam and I believe everyday reference if you are doing design, architecture or governance. Even if you are an old-Pro, the materials provide a useful back-up for justification and an approach if you feel lacking. If you are day-to-day stuck in the source code or environment build, you probably don’t need it other than if you are sent on a TOGAF course.