Comprehensive Solutions: Enterprise Architecture Applications Tutorial

This document provides solutions to Enterprise Architecture Applications Tutorials 1 through 6. It covers key concepts such as the differences between enterprise architecture and systems-level planning, the role of EA as a management program and analysis/design method, and the four elements of an EA management program along with the six elements of an EA analysis and design method. The solutions also detail EA components and documentation artifacts included in current and future views, the applicability of EA across different enterprise types, and how an EA repository supports implementation methodologies. Furthermore, it addresses the importance of understanding the 'people side' of EA, comparing enterprise and organization structures, and managing change with stakeholders. The document uses Apple Inc. as a real-world example to illustrate strategic IT asset management and potential gaps solvable by EA, and also explores strategies for mitigating risks associated with establishing an EA program. Desklib offers more solved assignments and study resources for students.

ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE APPLICATIONS
TUTORIAL 1-6
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ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE APPLICATIONS
TUTORIAL 1
1.What are some of the differences between enterprise architecture (EA) and systems-level
planning approach?
ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE (EA) SYSTEMS-LEVEL PLANNING APPROACH
The systems useful ness towards meeting the
objectives and goals can be determined during
the early stages
It can only be determined at the end or completion
of the stage
Corrections are determined and implemented at
the any stage saving time and related expenses
After Identifying a mistake, a do over of the whole
process is required leading to time consumptions
and avoidable expenses
Suitable for large cooperation’s as there are
several parties involved and interested in the
success of the system
Suitable for small or midsized firm as the business
owners is the sole stake holder and the system
mirrors the owners taste and preferences
Transition between the current to future
operations is simple and efficient
The transitions tend to be difficult due to the
analogy of the phase of the level approach
2.Why is EA described as both a management program and an analysis and design
method?
Management program -EA is able to provide a suitable approach to critical planning and
decision making that is strategically integrated. Moreover, it plays a major role in the governing
process where firms are able to determine gaps in the business activities performance line and
the extent use of the resources at a firm’s disposal.

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Analysis and design method- the EA is focused on technical system architectures and schemas
efficient in organizations information. Moreover, EA is essential in characterizing the progress or
change administration plan for changing the present EA condition into the coveted future EA
conditions
3.What are the four elements of an EA management program and the six elements of an
EA analysis and design method
elements of an EA management program
Strategic Alignment- operational and strategic planning are given support by EA through the
provision of views form macro and micro perspective for the core purpose of achieving the goals
and objectives of the enterprise in the long run.
Standardized Policy- EA bolsters the execution of institutionalized administration approach
relevant to the advancement and use of IT and a holistic, hierarchical view of current and future
resources
Decision Support-EA provides a basis for IT resource-based decision making at all levels of an
enterprise either top management, midlevel or supporting staff in general, moreover it assists the
incorporation or implementation of these decision made into actions towards achieving goals and
objectives
Resource Oversight- EA bolsters institutionalized methodologies for administering the
advancement of capacities and improving supporting resources. Moreover, EA underpins the
utilization of an institutionalized procedure for choosing and assessing investment in IT assets
from a business and monetary point of view

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elements of an EA analysis and design method
The Framework- architecture scope is identified as well as the connections between sub
architecture and threads, moreover the framework mirrored through the areas identified for
documentation and it’s a geometric design
EA Components-these are alterable objectives, procedures, benchmarks, and assets that may
broaden venture wide or be contained in a particular line of business or portion of the EA
framework
Current Architecture- these is where the existing components of EA contained within and
enterprises at each framework level
Future Architecture-these are new components of EA that are needed in order to close a specific
gap within the enterprise to support new initiatives or business technological solutions
EA Management Plan- identification of the documentation method and management of the EA
program is initiated here. It also creates a blueprint for various architectural improvements
through documenting future views and plans to close any performance gap identified
Threads- documentation of activities that occur during each at all levels of each frame works
such as security, considered skill set as well as standards and regulations
4.EA components and documentation artifacts that would be included in current and
future views at each level of the EA Cube framework?
Current views: these are current in use strategies, processes, and resources
Future Views: these are to be strategies, processes, and resources EA Management Plan (A plan
to move from the current to the future EA)

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5.Can EA be used by all types of enterprises? If so, why?
Yea EA can be used by all types of enterprises either public private and nonprofit sectors since
EA is a management and technology practice that is dedicated to enhancing the execution of all
enterprises by empowering holistic and coordinated perspective of their key bearing, business
hones, information flows, and technology resources.
6.How does an EA repository support the implementation methodology?
Through documenting and archiving of the EA components in the various stages or areas of the
EA framework, it allows strategic planning and decisions making in relations to design and
implementing the various methodologies into a systems enterprise
7.Choose a real-world large-size enterprise and determine: Apple Inc.
Is information technology seen as a strategic asset? - Yes, Apple Inc. views information
technology as a great resource, as its business model product and service delivery is based in
technology and innovation
Does an enterprise architecture program exist? Yes, Apple has an EA program that has
propelled the firm to dominate the market
Gaps that can be solved by EA? there’s lack of certifications that would verify technical with
apples skills related products such as X-serve platform. For example, Microsoft fixed their
performance gap and skill set through certifications such as Microsoft Certified Professional
(MCP) based on all Microsoft products

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TUTORIAL 2
1.Importance of understanding the “Peoples side” of EA?
It creates a strong basis where and EA incorporated into and enterprise will complement the roles
of the individuals within the enterprise. This will create a strong EA team focused in achieving
the goals and objectives of the enterprise. Moreover, it will to the growth and development of the
firm in the long run
2. compare and contrast an enterprise and organization?
ORGANIZATION ENTERPRISE
Purely for-profit gain Both non-profit or profit oriented
Shared objective among a group of
individuals
Constitutes of individua with a same objectve or a
single individual with his /her objective
Mostly formal with structure and
leadership
Both formal and informal
3.Some of academic fields that influence the field of EA
business administration,
public administration
operations research, sociology
information science and computer science
4.Decribe the purpose of each Parson/Thompson model
Technical level-this constitutes of the art of the organizations that carries out the production
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Managerial level- this level is in charge of planning and controlling the generation framework,
for procuring inputs and disposing of outputs, and for anchoring and dispensing staff to units and
capacities.
Institutional level- this is the part that relates the association to its more extensive condition,
decides its space, builds up its limits, and anchors its authenticity.
5.How different is the organization network model to Parson/Thompson model?
The organizations network model is viewed to be more flexible, decentralize and simple to
implement into organizations. Moreover, its main theme is the quality of social interactions it
fosters among individuals of an organization both internally and externally is far greater and
efficient.
6. stakeholders in and EA program
Business owners and investors-they are concerned with the security and workability of the EA
to increase profitability in and organization
Enterprise Architect-usage of the EA by the enterprise in meeting it goals and objective
project managers-suitability and implementations of the system features of EA
software architects-concurrency of the enterprise architecture
7. 4 ways to manage change with stakeholders?
stakeholder identification-Identify the stake holders who will be affected by the change both
negatively and positively
stakeholder analysis – identifying the stakeholder influential rates both positive and negative
stakeholder matrix - Arranging the different stake holders according to their influential matric
and power in the organization for easier management during relaying information

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stakeholder engagement and communication- communicating the desired change to the stake
holders according to their mapping and making recommended changes that seem suitable
8 select mid-level firm and answer the following: AI. CURE (US based)
a.structure and culture aspects that should be captured by EA
Structure governance-AI.Cure has a vertical governance from of structure
Culture-It’s a us based firms that that does no discriminate on race but value the skill set,
therefore there is a background based cultural interactions where their might differences in
beliefs and values
b. potential stake holders
Investors, program managers, users and support staff
c.stake holder buy in strategies
Identify key stakeholders-Identify key stake holders that will make a difference in their
involvement
Identify stakeholder needs-Determine the main agenda of the stake holders and identify if they
are suitable to the need of the firm
Stake holder engagement- engage the stake holders through meetings seminar or hands on
experience on the various changes to occur and their significance in their involvement
measure progress-conduct surveys and interviews throughout the course of the project and
determine what’s working and what isn’t.
d.strategies for managing change with stake holders
stakeholder identification-Identify the stake holders who will be affected by the change both
negatively and positively
stakeholder analysis – identifying the stakeholder influential rates both positive and negative

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stakeholder matrix - Arranging the different stake holders according to their influential matric
and power in the organization for easier management during relaying information
stakeholder engagement and communication- communicating the desired change to the stake
holders according to their mapping and making recommended changes that seem suitable
TUTORIAL 3
1.Explain 5 reasons why you need an Enterprise Architecture
Implement IT solutions-incorporations of IT solutions will drive the business efficiently with
more agility to meet the objectives
Planning and decision making-Assist the executives and the designated team in decions making
and implementing crucial strategies
Control cost-ensures maximum use of resources without any wastage
Competitive advantage-firms are able to compete aggressively in their relative market with their
competitors
Incorporate standards-Business process are up to standards and required regulation at all times
2.5 values associated with the establishment of an EA program in an enterprise.
Talent-quality skill set is required in in the design and implementations of and EA program in an
enterprise
Benefits- the architectural design is intentions determining performance gap that may be present
in the enterprise increasing agility in the long run
Cost-manages cost and expenses through maximum utilizations of resources efficiently
Risk- the alignment between strategy and execution is improved increasing awareness of legal
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Communication-regular updated baseline of integrated strategy information improves
communication through the EA stages and phases
3.What are risks associated with the establishment of an EA program in an enterprise.
Decreasing user acceptance
Project delays
Security vulnerabilities and exposures
Increasing solution costs
Low adoption rates
4.Provide 5 ways to mitigate risk associated with establishment of an EA program
Accepts- Acknowledge the presence of a specific hazard, and settle on a ponder choice to
acknowledge it without participating in uncommon endeavors to control it. Endorsement of
venture or program pioneers is required.
Avoid- Adjust program prerequisites or limitations to wipe out or lessen the hazard. This
modification could be suited by an adjustment in financing, calendar, or specialized
prerequisites.
Control- Implement activities to limit the effect or probability of the risk
Transfer- Reassign authoritative responsibility, duty, and expert to another partner willing to
acknowledge the risk
Monitor- Monitor the earth for changes that influence the nature or potentially the effect of the
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TUTORIAL 4
1.What is an EA Implementation Methodology?
EA Implementation Methodology is a guide for establishing, maintaining and using an enterprise
architecture (EA) framework and documentation approach.
2.Explain the major difference between EA Framework and EA Methodology
EA Framework EA Methodology
Organizes and defines the scope of the
architecture i.e. what the EA program will
document
defines how EA documentation will be developed,
archived, and used include in identification of the
modeling tool and framework
3.Why EA Implementation Methodology is important?
EA Implementation Methodology is a guide that defines how EA documentation will be
developed, archived, and used include in identification of the modeling tool and framework
4.State four EA Implementation Methodology Process and explain the four steps involved
in phase 1
EA Implementation Methodology Process
Enterprise Architecture Planning (EAP)
TOGAF Architecture Development Method (ADM)
The Department of Defense Architecture Framework(DODAF)
Gartner methodology
four steps involved in phase 1

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Establish the EA Management Program and identify a Chief Architect. -this stage entails a
tasks to the chief sponsored to identify a chief architect and provide him/her with enough
resources and guidelines
Establish an EA implementation methodology-the next stage, are the steps require in a
methodology are identified by the chief architect and the EA team in order to create an effective
EA program
Establish EA governance and links to other management processes-The chief sponsor and the
chief architect collaborate ideas on how to establish governance policies sufficient of the EA
program design and implementation process
Develop an EA Communication Plan and gain stakeholder buy-in.- the final stage of phase one
is to create a documentations strategy guideline for the next phases which can be resented to
potential stakeholders
TUTORIAL 5
1.Explain the purpose of an EA framework as part of an EA implementation methodology.
EA framework organizes and defines the scope of the architecture i.e. what the EA program will
document which is essential in defining guideline and practices for creating and using the
architecture description of a system methodology implementation
2.Explain how an EA framework establishes the scope of an EA.
Basically, EA framework defines the documentations of the EA program while the EA
methodology defines how the documentation will be developed and used. therefore, by defining
what is entailed in the EA, the framework defines the scope of the architecture.