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The shape of data management can't be discussed without bringing in the whole topic of "Enterprise Architecture". This chapter discusses this wider topic and explores ways to integrate the "information layer" within larger architecture initiatives.
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Since the book was written we have identified a number of new items that help illuminate the material in Chapter 7:
New Item 7.6 | Precise definitions overcome unexpected complexities |
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New Item 7.5 | Elegant data architecture pays dividends in the long run |
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New Item 7.4 | Jim Crompton (of Noah) on defining Enterprise Architecture | http://www.noah-consulting.com/papers/architectural-interest-enterprise-architecture-defined |
New Item 7.3 | Pick levels of detail that match your audience not the situation |
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New Item 7.2 | It's understanding the interactions that makes business processes interesting |
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New Item 7.1 | A presentation from the 2007 ECIM conference reviewing different types of architecture pictures | /data/hawtin - ecim 2007.pdf |
In the book Chapter 7 contains references to the following related material:
Book Ref 27 | The Open Group (2011) "TOGAF Version 9.1" | http://www.opengroup.org/togaf/ |
Book Ref 28 | Brooch, G. Rumbaugh, J. & Jacobson, I. (2005) "The Unified Modeling Language User Guide" | http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0321267974 |
Book Ref 29 | Zachman, J. (2008) "Concise Definition of the Enterprise Framework" | http://test.zachmaninternational.com/index.php |
Book Ref 30 | McCandless, D. (2010) "Information is Beautiful" | http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0007492898 |
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