In ArchiMate models, there are no formal semantics assigned to colors and the use of color is left to the modeler. However, they can be used freely to stress certain aspects in models. In many of the example models presented in the ArchiMate Specification, colors are used to distinguish betweenRead More →
A technology object models the passive structure elements that are used and processed by the infrastructure. Technology objects represent the “physical” objects manipulated by the infrastructure of an enterprise. Technology objects are abstract elements; i.e., they are not instantiated in models but serve as the generic type of the things manipulatedRead More →
ArchiMate Relationships Summary Structural Relationships Name Representation Definition * Composition Indicates that an element consists of one or more other concepts. Aggregation Indicates that an element consists of one or more other concepts. Assignment Expresses the allocation of responsibility, performance of behavior, or execution. Realization Indicates that an entityRead More →
ArchiMate 3 – Implementation & Migration Element Notations Name Representation Definition * Plateau A relatively stable state of the architecture that exists during a limited period of time. Gap A statement of difference between two plateaus. Deliverable A precisely-defined outcome of a work package. Work Package A series of actionsRead More →
ArchiMate 3 – Motivation Element Notations Name Representation Definition * Stakeholder The role of an individual, team, or organization (or classes thereof) that represents their interests in the outcome of the architecture. Driver An external or internal condition that motivates an organization to define its goals and implement the changesRead More →
ArchiMate 3 – Strategy Element Notations Name Representation Definition * Resource An asset owned or controlled by an individual or organization. Capability An ability that an active structure element, such as an organization, person, or system, possesses. Course of Action An approach or plan for configuring some capabilities and resourcesRead More →
ArchiMate 3 – Physical Elements Notations Name Representation Definition * Equipment One or more physical machines, tools, or instruments that can create, use, store, move, or transform materials. Facility A physical structure or environment. Distribution Network A physical network used to transport materials or energy. Material Tangible physical matter orRead More →
ArchiMate 3 – Application Layer Notations Name Representation Definition * Application Collaboration An aggregate of two or more application components that work together to perform collective application behavior. Application Component An encapsulation of application functionality aligned to implementation structure, which is modular and replaceable. It encapsulates its behavior and data,Read More →
ArchiMate Business Layer Notations Name Representation Defiintion * Business Actor A business entity that is capable of performing behavior. Business Role The responsibility for performing specific behavior, to which an actor can be assigned, or the part an actorplays in a particular action or event. Business Collaboration An aggregate of two or more businessRead More →
The physical elements are added as an extension to the Technology Layer for modeling the physical world. Physical Layer Example An (1) Assembly Line, modeled as equipment, and installed at a facility (2) Manufacturing Plant, makes use of materials (A) Pre-Assembled Circuit Board, (B) Internal Antenna, and (C) Plastic CaseRead More →