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Realize Enterprise Architecture with AWS and SAFe

By : Rajnish Harjika
Book Image

Realize Enterprise Architecture with AWS and SAFe

By: Rajnish Harjika

Overview of this book

Agile implementation of enterprise architecture (EA) in the cloud is a powerful organizational tool, but it is challenging, particularly for architects who are used to on-premises environments. This in-depth guide will tell you all you need to know to reap the benefits of applying EA in your organization to achieve operational efficiency. Starting with an overview of the foundations of enterprise architecture, you'll see how it can be applied to AWS as well as explore the frameworks AWS provides for EA, such as the AWS Well-Architected Framework. That's not all – the book shows you how these frameworks align with The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) architecture development method (ADM) and the Zachman Framework so that you can choose the right fit for your organization. As you advance, you'll learn how to apply SAFe to make your organization agile as well as efficient. Once you've gotten to grips with the theory, you can explore use cases and take a quiz at the end of the book to test yourself and see how EA is applied in practice. By the end of this enterprise architecture book, you'll have the skills and knowledge required to apply EA in the cloud with AWS and drive your organization to become super-efficient and agile.
Table of Contents (17 chapters)
1
Part 1 – Enterprise Architecture Foundation and Implementation
5
Part 2 – Enterprise Architecture Frameworks
9
Part 3 – SAFe in EA and the Cloud
12
Part 4 – Setting Up an EA

Use cases for Enterprise Architecture with objectives

In the right hands, enterprise architects can assist their companies in navigating the digital transformation that could have substantial benefits for their organizations in the long run. This would enable their companies to ensure compliance with regulations. As an example, consider the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union (EU).

A number of new rules have been imposed on the management of end users’ personal data by this regulation. A company that fails to comply with GDPR will be fined up to 20 million euros or 4% of its global annual turnover for the prior fiscal year. In order to demonstrate GDPR compliance, enterprise architects need to ensure that all relevant data is collected and presented in a clear and concise manner.

Business architects have the ability to add value in three specific areas: enabling growth, ensuring compliance, and reducing complexity. Organizations must continually...