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Troux Enterprise Architecture Solutions

By : Richard J. Reese
Book Image

Troux Enterprise Architecture Solutions

By: Richard J. Reese

Overview of this book

<p>Is it possible to actually measure the contribution IT makes to business? Are there ways to communicate complex IT topics to business leaders in ways they understand? This unique book uses the Troux Transformation Platform to show IT leaders how to reach their business partners.This book covers how to generate tremendous business value from aligning business strategy with IT strategy. It uses a leading product as the example of applying best practices to produce the aligned business.Best practices are explained in a clear language with a number of graphics.</p> <p>When IT delivers solutions that are aligned with business goals, real value is created. This book is written in a unique style that uses the Troux Transformation Platform as the hallmark of how to create the aligned business. The book introduces topics spanning IT portfolio management, strategic alignment, application optimization, IT governance, visualization, generating value, and more. Each chapter contains a context of best practices followed by useful examples taken right out of the Troux product. The book also covers topics such as modern architecture modeling and supports the TOGAF methodology with the Troux product. There is even a chapter devoted to the topic of visualization. Most topics are introduced and discussed independently of the underlying product used for the examples. Thus, this book is a must read for anyone interested in business and IT strategic alignment.</p>
Table of Contents (20 chapters)
Troux Enterprise Architecture Solutions
Credits
About the Author
Acknowledgement
About the Reviewers
Preface
Glossary
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
K
L
M
O
P
R
S
T
U
V
W
Index

C


Capability

(See Strategy Domain)

Capability Map

One of the visualizations available with the Troux Transformation Platform. A Capability Map graphically shows information about capabilities, business functions, and the applications that support them.

Centralized Database and Management

One of the three models for collecting and managing metadata across a company or agency. In this model, all metadata is stored in a centralized database and the control and monitoring of the data is performed by one centralized team of people.

Troux Composer

One of the product features of the Troux Transformation Platform. The Troux Composer allows systems administrators to develop customized screens for access to the Metaverse database.

Computer Aided Systems Engineering

A popular technique and tool set from the 1980s that supports the automated generation of program code from graphical models.

Concept Domain

One of the meta-model domains within the Metaverse Enterprise Architecture Repository. The Concept Domain contains objects that describe ideas and procedures.

Configuration Management Database (CMDB)

A database and associated software designed to collect, store, and report on IT assets within a company or agency. A CMDB contains detailed information typically gathered by automated means about hardware, software, and networks.