Lecture 1 - Introduction

Question 1

Hvad er MIT’s definition på EA?

Answer 1

MIT: EA is the organizing logic for business processes and IT infrastructure reflecting the integration and standardization requirements of the company’s operating model. The operating model is the desired state of business process integration and business process standardization for delivering goods and services to customers.

Question 2

Hvad er Gartner’s defition på EA?

Answer 2

Gartner: EA is a discipline for proactively and holistically leading enterprise responses to disruptive forces (styrke) by identifying and analyzing the execution of change toward desired business vision and outcomes. EA delivers value by presenting business and IT leaders with signature-ready recommendations for adjusting polices and projects to achieve target business outcomes that capitalize on relevant business disruptions.

Question 3

What is the Federation of EA’s definition of EA?

Answer 3

Federation of EA: EA is a well-defined practice for conducting enterprise analysis, design, planning, and implementation, using a holistic approach at all time, for the successful development and execution of strategy. Enterprise architecture applies architecture principles and practices to guide organizations through the business, information, process, and technology changes necessary to execute their strategies. These practices utilize the various aspects of an enterprise to identify, motivate, and achieve these changes.

Question 4

Forklar forskellen på viewpoint og view.

Answer 4

Viewpoint vs. view: A viewpoint is a definition of the perspective from which a view is taken. A view is what is seen from a viewpoint.