MDG Technology for TOGAF

MDG Technology offers open standards for TOGAF 9.1 modelling

Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect offers users a model-based framework for the realisation of architectures with the TOGAF 9.1 architecture development method. The MDG technology for TOGAF extends UML 2.5 with the Open Group approach for information system architecture.

The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) is one of the most recognised methods for developing enterprise architectures, providing a practical step-by-step approach.
The MDG technology for TOGAF helps architects to design business processes and IT systems within the framework of the TOGAF 8 method.

The technology allows users to:

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implement all phases of the TOGAF Architecture Development Method (ADM)

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create illustrative models of the current and future architecture

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model all 4 TOGAF architecture levels: Business level, application, data, technology.

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the productive documentation of all TOGAF work results

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With support for Archimate, Software Process Engineering Methodology (SPEM) 2.0, SoaML, the Business Motivation Model (BMM) profile and much more

Features:

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A visual interface for the TOGAF ADM

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Detailed model structures for the organisation of TOGAF work results

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Reference models for Federal Enterprise Architecture (FEAF)

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UML profiles for FEAF business, performance, service and technical reference models

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Advanced diagrams for visualisation of TOGAF, FEAF and business architecture elements

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Support of OMG standard Business Motivation Model (BMM)

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Out-of-the-box TOGAF 9.1 Enterprise Continuum Model

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Management of model dependencies with Enterprise Architect’s Relationship Matrix and Hierarchy Views.

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New architecture content diagram type for TOGAF 9 of the architecture content metamodel

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Updated BMM Toolbox with detailed support for the official BMM OMG’s 1.0 specification

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Extended Enterprise Continuum with architecture and solution elements and ADM toolboxes

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Support of the TOGAF 9.1 framework

Further information is available in the Togaf UserGuide.

TOGAF 9.1 is supported in the MDG Technology for TOGAF Build 3.0. This build requires at least EA 11.1.
This extension is included in the product bundle Ultimate and Business & Software Engineering from Enterprise Architect Version 7.5.
Further information in the EA Feature Matrix.
With the Trial Edition you can test the full range of functions for 30 days without restriction.

Before installing MDG Technology, please check whether your existing configuration fulfils the following requirements:

  • Enterprise Architect 7.5 Professional or Corporate Edition from Build 848

MDG Technology for TOGAF