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A Comprehensive Review of the TOGAF Architecture Development Method (ADM)

Enterprise Architecture (EA) is essential for organizations looking to align their business objectives with their IT strategies. As technology evolves, businesses need a structured approach to integrate their processes, technology, and data to achieve their goals effectively. One of the most widely recognized frameworks in the field of EA is the Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF).

At the heart of TOGAF is the Architecture Development Method (ADM), a step-by-step process that guides organizations in developing and managing their enterprise architecture. This blog post will provide an in-depth review of the TOGAF ADM, explaining each phase and its importance, along with best practices for leveraging this method to optimize your enterprise architecture efforts.

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Azure Policy

The 100 Foot View in a 5 min read

“Azure Policy helps you manage and prevent IT issues with policy definitions that enforce rules and effects for your resources.” Azure Policy evaluates resources and actions in Azure by comparing the properties of those resources to organizational business rules or guard rails. Azure Policy uses a JSON format to form the logic the evaluation uses to determine whether a resource is compliant or not. Policy definitions represent these guard rails in the form of JSON. This JSON form represents the logic the evaluation uses to determine whether a resource is compliant or not. The defined rule can leverage functions, parameters, logical operators, conditions, and property aliases to match exactly the scenario you want. These policy rules determine which resources in the scope of the assignment get evaluated.

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Breaking down the Business and what it takes to leverage your IT investments in the most efficient and effective ways possible.

In today’s digital age, organizations are under constant pressure to innovate, streamline operations, and maximize returns on their Information Technology (IT) investments. But achieving these goals requires a strategic approach that leverages various disciplines like Enterprise Architecture (EA), Information Security, Project Management, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Frequent Professional Development. By integrating these strategies, organizations can optimize their IT investments and achieve sustainable business growth.

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