What is an Enterprise Architecture Framework?

An EA framework is a classification mechanism used to organize and relate information about our businesses, organizations and enterprises. An Enterprise Architecture, done with the use of an EA framework, can be used to document, analyze, test and implement changes to our enterprises. Though much of the focus of Enterprise Architecture has been around software and hardware systems, EA can be used for organizational change and business process improvement as well. Below are some of the more common frameworks. To learn more about them and their applications, please click on the menu or text link.

DoDAF • Department of Defense Architecture Framework

MODAF • Ministry of Defence Architecture Framework

FEA • Federal Enterprise Architecture

Zachman • Zachman Framework