SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework

The SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework (EAF) is a methodology and toolset primarily to support the effective adoption of SOA. It is based on The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) and specifically designed to support packaged solutions and SOA.

The TOGAF Architecture Development Method is a generic method for architecture development, which is designed to deal with most system and organizational requirements. However, it will often be necessary to modify or extend the ADM, to suit specific needs. (TOGAF 8.1 Manual, 2002, The Open Group).

SAP EAF is a complementary set of additions to TOGAF to support the specific characteristics of package and service-based architectures.

SAP EAF was developed during 2007 by a joint team of over 30 SAP and Cap Gemini Enterprise Architects, most of whom were TOGAF 8.1 accredited practitioners.

SAP EAF was formally launched at the SAP SAPPHIRE user conference in Atlanta, USA during 2007.

Alternative Enterprise Architecture Frameworks

• AGATE French Délégation Générale pour l'Armement Atelier de Gestion de l'ArchiTEcture des systèmes d'information et de communication.
• DoDAF United States Department of Defense Architectural Framework.
• IDABC Interoperable Delivery (of european egovernment services to public) Administrations, Business and Citizens
• FEA United States Office of Management and Budget Federal Enterprise Architecture.
• MODAF United Kingdom Ministry of Defence Architectural Framework.
• Model-driven architecture (MDA) Object Management Group's Model Driven Architecture.
• OBASHI (The OBASHI Business & IT methodology and framework.
• SABSA a comprehensive framework for Enterprise Security Architecture and Service Management.
• Zachman framework IBM Framework from the 1980s.

External links

• SAP Methodology for Accelerated Transformation to SOA
• Curriculum:Certified Associate SAP Enterprise Architect
• SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework Unveiled:Aligning IT to the Business