From Generic to Organization-Specific Architecture: Classifying Architecture Descriptions Using the TOGAF Enterprise Continuum

The article explains how to classify architecture descriptions along the TOGAF Enterprise Continuum—from foundational architectures to common, industry, and organization‑specific models—providing practical guidance for architects to select and adapt reference models for their enterprises.

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From Generic to Organization-Specific Architecture: Classifying Architecture Descriptions Using the TOGAF Enterprise Continuum

IT Architects Alliance

Sep 27, 2022 · Fundamentals

What Is Architecture and Its Essence: Definitions, Layers, and Classifications

This article explains the concept of software architecture, its essential nature, and the relationships among systems, subsystems, modules, components, frameworks, and various architectural layers such as business, application, data, code, technical, and deployment architectures.

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What Is Architecture and Its Essence: Definitions, Layers, and Classifications

Architects Research Society

Jul 15, 2020 · Fundamentals

From Generic to Organization‑Specific Architecture: Classification and Practical Guidance

This article explains how enterprise architecture descriptions range from foundational, generic models to highly specific, organization‑level designs, outlines the TOGAF terminology for artifacts, and offers practical advice on classifying and applying these architectures in real‑world projects.

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From Generic to Organization‑Specific Architecture: Classification and Practical Guidance