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The EATK has automated architecture description mechinisms built into Microsoft Word. With hooks into a metadata repository and process integration it solves traditional problems with existing tooling.
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Enterprise Architecture ToolkitChanging the Role of Architecture Changing the Role of Architecture DocumentsDocuments
Mike WalkerMike Walkerhttp://blogs.msdn.com/MikeWalker Global Architecture Strategist Global Architecture Strategist Platform Architecture TeamPlatform Architecture TeamMicrosoft Corp.Microsoft Corp.
What are We Talking About?What are We Talking About?
Fundamentally improve how architectures are described, consumed and maintained
ChallengesChallenges
ChallengesChallenges
Complexity
ChallengesChallenges
Tooling
Complexity
Complexity Complexity
Complexity Complexity
Document Overload
Documentation OverloadDocumentation Overload
Complexity Complexity
Document Overload
Information Drain
Information DrainInformation Drain
Information Grave YardInformation Grave Yard
Information Grave YardInformation Grave Yard
Scenario: File Share Grave Yard Scenario: File Share Grave Yard
Architecture
Document
Architecture
Document
Server File Share
Complexity Complexity
Document Overload
Information Drain
Suboptimal Process
Suboptimal ProcessSuboptimal Process
Suboptimal ProcessSuboptimal Process
Suboptimal ProcessSuboptimal Process
Compartmentalized Information
Suboptimal ProcessSuboptimal Process
Compartmentalized Information
One Man Army Syndrome
ChallengesChallenges
Complexity
Tooling Challenges Tooling Challenges
Tooling Challenges Tooling Challenges
Tool Landscape
Tool LandscapeTool Landscape
Tool LandscapeTool Landscape
EA Tools are Niche and EA Tools are Niche and FragmentedFragmented
Source: Source: http://www.enterprise-architecture.info/EA_Tools.htm
Enterprise Architecture ToolkitEnterprise Architecture ToolkitSystem Architecture DocumentSystem Architecture Document
ObjectivesObjectives
ObjectivesObjectives
Leverage Existing Tools
Empower Architects
Foster Transparency
ObjectivesObjectives
Empower Architects
Foster Transparency
Leverage Existing ToolsLeverage Existing Tools
Leverage Existing ToolsLeverage Existing Tools
Leverage Existing ToolsLeverage Existing Tools
Leverage Existing ToolsLeverage Existing Tools
System Architecture Document Template
Leverage Existing ToolsLeverage Existing Tools
System Architecture Document Template
Extend the User Interface
Leverage Existing ToolsLeverage Existing Tools
System Architecture Document Template
Extend the User Interface
Support EA Tasks
Leverage Existing ToolsLeverage Existing Tools
ObjectivesObjectives
Leverage Existing Tools
Foster Transparency
Empower ArchitectsEmpower Architects
Empower ArchitectsEmpower Architects
Empower ArchitectsEmpower Architects
Collaborative Tools
Empower ArchitectsEmpower Architects
Collaborative Tools
Enable a Proactive Architecture Process
Empower ArchitectsEmpower Architects
Collaborative Tools
Enable a Proactive Architecture Process
Support Architecture Decision Making
Empower ArchitectsEmpower Architects
ObjectivesObjectives
Leverage Existing Tools
Empower Architects
Foster TransparencyFoster Transparency
Foster TransparencyFoster Transparency
Foster TransparencyFoster Transparency
Views into Existing Assets
Foster TransparencyFoster Transparency
Views into Existing Assets
Workflow Hosted
Foster TransparencyFoster Transparency
Views into Existing Assets
Workflow Hosted
Decision Making Templates
More InformationMore Information
More InformationMore Information
Microsoft Architecture Portalhttp://msdn.microsoft.com/architecture
Microsoft Enterprise Architecture Portalhttp://msdn.microsoft.com/architecture/EA
Mike Walker’s Bloghttp://blogs.msdn.com/MikeWalker
Microsoft Architecture Portalhttp://msdn.microsoft.com/architecture
Microsoft Enterprise Architecture Portalhttp://msdn.microsoft.com/architecture/EA
Mike Walker’s Bloghttp://blogs.msdn.com/MikeWalker
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