Enterprise Architecture: Developing an Architecture Transition Roadmap

Enterprise Architecture: Developing an Architecture Transition Roadmap
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Enterprise Architecture: Developing an Architecture Transition Roadmap
1. How Current and Future EA Views Transition can be managed
Proper documentation ensures that experts can manage the transition between future and current EA views. “The Roadmap also describes the architecture oversight (governance) process, the implementation methodology, and the documentation framework. It is a living document that is updated at regular intervals (e.g., annually) to provide clear version control for changes in current and future views of components and artifacts throughout the framework” (Bernard, 2020 191). Notably, this instance demonstrates that the EA professional can manage the current and future EA views through comprehensive documentation of the present and future process. In this case, this documentation shall act as a bearing for any future changes.
2. EA Change Request and Configuration Management process
EA Change Request (EACR) is a proposal in the form of a document that contains a suggestion for a particular change within an EA system. Moreover, EA professionals may also accept or reject this proposal, depending on whether it complies with the overall plan for the project. "The CM process works through the submission, review, and approval/rejection of an EACR" (Bernard, 2020 205). EA Configuration Management (CM) outlines experts' criteria for accepting or rejecting these changes. "CM ensures that a standardized process is used in reviewing proposed changes." In brief, the EACR depends on the CM standards and process for implementation
3. How EA Management Plan can show 'Gaps' in Enterprise Performance
EA Management Plan can show 'gaps' in enterprise performance by testing the EA's efficiency after implementation. Notably, the experts may detect some flows regarding the EA system on whether it is practical to the organization or lags on the current technology. Most importantly, tracking the performance of the EA system may indicate any possible gaps that may exist. "By showing how the EA components are being currently used and identifying useful new process and technology at each level of the framework, improvements in performance can occur that are captured in the future EA views." (Bernard, 2020 194) Overall, the EA management plan may efficiently identify gaps after utilizing the implemented EA system to track its enterprise p...