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SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework Unveiled:Aligning IT to the BusinessFranck LopezGlobal Director, Enterprise Architecture & Enterprise SOA PortfolioSAP Field Services, Global Strategic Initiatives

TechTour ’07, Palo Alto, 9th August 2007


The SAP Enterprise Architecture initiative:a full package

Drivers and benefits for Enterprise Architecture


Recognize any of these?

“I wish I could get the business to recognize the need for an Enterprise Architecture”

“How can I explain the benefits of Enterprise Architecture?”

“What are the best practices to drive enterprise SOA adoption?”

“How can I get the business owners to listen to me?”

“Where can I get a big picture of IT?”

“Can you show me the value of EA… and the costs?”

“We want short-term solutions with a demonstrable, early payback. Why do we need the grand vision?”

“Isn’t SOA the solution?”

Some Business requests

Some IT requests


What is Enterprise Architecture?

Enterprise ArchitectureDefinition

The description of the future state of an organization to best support the

organization's business strategy

How to get from the current architecture to future desired state

Enterprise ArchitectureGoal

Bring together Business and IT people in a common understanding of

how people, process, data and technology must converge to take the

business strategy from vision to reality

Why Enterprise Architecture?

The successful adoption of enterprise SOA requires Enterprise Architecture:

How do I get there? What are the best practices?

How do I control and govern in the deployment of an enterprise SOA?

How can I ensure that IT is aligned to the business?

How do I integrate solutions across the organisation?


Benefits of Enterprise Architecture to the Business

Achievement of a company’s business strategy or of external drivers

Without a full understanding of business, application and technical architectures, a business doesn’t know what it has or doesn’t have

Business processes and information consistencyEA unlocks the power of information whilst unifying information silos that inhibit business processesIdentify processes, applications and data that need to be consistent

More reliability and security, less riskEA provides clear traceability between business processes, data,user roles, applications and infrastructure

Faster time-to-market If IT can introduce new technologies and functionalities faster, the organization can respond to competitive pressures fasterThese areas are most likely to be spotted when business and IT staff collaborate closely in the EA process

Innovations


Benefits of Enterprise Architecture to ITLower IT costs

Faster design and development due to standard designs and componentsIT procurement efficiencies due to economies of scale

Better traceability of IT costsGreater understanding of the interrelated nature of business, application and infrastructure assets

More manageable complexityClear vision of As-Is and To-Be architecture and migration plan Comprehensive view of apps, software, infrastructure and their interrelatedness diminishes duplication and overlap

Less IT riskDeveloping a managed transformation plan means IT is prepared to deliver new capabilities in a timely mannerIT effort is aligned with the strategy and expectations set at the right level


The succesful delivery of Enterprise SOA needs a guideline and an alignment model to the business

Enterprise SOA enables you to:

Deploy new capabilities rapidlyRemove the point-to-point connections between applicationsDeliver encapsulated services providing clearly defined capabilitiesMaximise reuse of these services

The Plan

To avoid this

There is a need for a coherent delivery model to ensure the success of Enterprise SOA.

Enterprise SOA needs :

Control and governance in the ES deploymentClear understanding of business requirementsand current architectureIntegrated solutions across the organisation

Without these, there are some serious risks:

Rapid increase in uncontrolled services that rapidly spinout of controlDuplicated capabilities across servicesGaps, unforeseen errors and data integrity issues


What happens when Architecture doesn’t drive decision-making…

Unmanageable project durationsInconsistent data across business unitsSub-utilized applications and investmentLack of documented process models…

38 years of construction160 rooms, 40 bedrooms, 6 kitchens, 2 basements, 950 doors65 doors to blank walls, 13 staircases abandoned, 24 skylights in floors147 builders, 0 architectsNo architectural blueprint

Winchester House Enterprise Complexity


Drivers and benefits for Enterprise Architecture

The SAP Enterprise Architecture initiative:a full package


A strategic initiative for SAP


Enterprise Architecture initiative

Global Hub of Enterprise Architects

NEWSKILLS & RESOURCES

SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework for Enterprise SOA

NEWMETHODOLOGY

EAF

SAP EAF toolsetAvailable under Roadmap ComposerIntegrated with SAP tools

NEWTOOLS & PRODUCTS

Dedicated training and certification for Enterprise SOA roles

NEWTRAINING

Enterprise Architecture ServicesEnhanced eSOA Portfolio

NEWSERVICES

NEWCOMMUNITY

Global EA Community, includinguser groups, customers and partners


How can Enterprise Architecture Frameworks help?

Generic andapplicable to many types

of architectures Vendor-agnosticopen standard

ComprehensiveArchitecture

development method

Can be usedacross a wide variety

of industry typesand geographies

Technology- andSolution-independent

Tailorable to meetdifferent organizations

and industry needs

Business-ITAlignment

Traditional EA Frameworks generate a wealth of benefits for the Enterprise

Avoids re-inventingthe wheel

Large adoptionin the market

Available under a freeperpetual license

Possibility to participatein the evolution

of the Framework

BlackHole

There is still a blackhole…


What is missing in the traditional EA Frameworks?

Two critical features are missing in traditional Enterprise Architecture Frameworks

PackagedApplications

Enterprise Service OrientedArchitecture


What is missing in the traditional EA Frameworks?

Accelerated timelines

A clear transitionbetween Enterprise

Architectureand Solution delivery

Practical guidance

Robust and maturereference models

ComprehensiveEnterprisedescription

Fully packaged toolsetincl. methodology

Templates, concrete examples and an applied

case study

Best PracticesPackagedApplications

Enterprise Service OrientedArchitecture

Traditional Enterprise Architecture Frameworks also lack…

An explicitMetamodel

A clear definition of process

A completedelivery tool

A clear definition of terms


New Methodology: SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework Mission Statement

The SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework is a methodology andtoolset primarily to support the effective adoption of Enterprise SOA.

It is based on an extension of The Open Group Architecture Framework specifically designed for packaged solutions and enterprise SOA.


NEWMETHODOLOGY

EAF

NEWSERVICES

NEWTOOLS & PRODUCTS

NEWTRAINING

NEWPROCESSES

Customer / PartnerIndustry Value NetworksASUG/DSAG/GLPOther

Enterprise Services Definition Groups


NEWMETHODOLOGY

EAFEAF

NEWSERVICES

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NEWTRAINING

NEWPROCESSES




Why TOGAF?

The Open Group Architecture Framework

A reliable, proven methodfor developing an Enterprise Architecture developed by the Open Group

An open standard

Vendor neutral

TOGAF considered to be the most relevant Framework(54 % of ASUG members and 2006 TechEd attendees)

Freely licensed

Intended to be tailored

http://www.opengroup.org

Results from 2006 survey of TechEd attendees and online ASUG survey

http://www.opengroup.org/


“We are really excited about what you and your team are doing. As we talked about, we are looking at a couple of initiatives to bring in the SAP EA framework to review and align with.”Enterprise Architect, Fortune 100 Consumer Products Company

“I am really impressed by the work your team has done. This is something SAP-shops like us needed. Our Enterprise Architecture and CIO Board have just decided to adopt SAP-EAF.”Lead Enterprise Architect, Fortune 100 Healthcare and Technology Company

“SAP EAF is the best framework I have seen, and I have seen them all.”Chief Enterprise Architect (SAP and non-SAP), Top 3 Automotive Company

“This will be very valuable to us as we are, like many, an SAP shop focused on using [a generic framework which needed an Enterprise SOA approach].”Group ERP Architect, Top 3 Oil & Gas Company

Customer quotes regarding the SAP EAF

“I am very interested in leveraging the SAP EA framework offering. I would like to promote the SAP EAF internally within my organization and with the EA research group from Ohio State University.”Chief Enterprise Architect, Fortune 500 Manufacturing Company

"I am very optimistic about the applicability of many of the already-delivered objects in the SAP EA framework. " Architecture Manager, World-leading composite manufacturer


SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework: Overview

Resource BaseExtensions

SAP TechnologyReference Models

SAP BusinessReference Models

TOGAFArchitecture Development

Method

TOGAFResource

Base

SAP Content Tools

SAP Implementation Tools EA Modelling Tools

SAP Tooling Extensions

SAP Mapping Extensions

SAP Enterprise ArchitectureFramework extensions

Architecture Development

Method

ContentMetamodel

Templates, Examples and Case Studies

Usage Guidelines

TOGAFFoundation

SAPExtensions

Frameworkextensions


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Architecture MethodIterative architecture process extending TOGAF ADMWorksheet for each architecture phase identifying inputs, steps and outputsNarrative for each architecture phase explaining how to conduct the phase

The Key Differentiators


The SAP EAF Agile Iterative Process

CoreCoreInformalInformalInformalInformalInformalChange Management

CoreCoreInformalInformalImplementation

Governance

InformalInformalCoreCoreLightLightLightInformalMigration Planning

InformalInformalCoreCoreLightLightLightInformalOpportunities and

Solutions

LightInformalInformalCoreCoreInformalInformalTo-Be

LightInformalInformalCoreLightCoreInformalAs-IsTechnology Architecture


LightInformalInformalCoreLightCoreInformalAs-IsData Architecture


LightInformalInformalCoreLightCoreInformalAs-IsApplication Architecture


LightInformalInformalCoreLightCoreInformalAs-IsBusiness Architecture

LightInformalInformalInformalInformalInformalCoreVision

LightInformalInformalInformalCorePrelim

Iteration n

Iteration 1

Iteration n

Iteration 1

Iteration n

Iteration 2

Iteration 1

Initial IterationSAP EAF Phase

Architecture Deployment

Transformation PlanningArchitecture DefinitionArchitectu

re Context

CoreCoreInformalInformalInformalInformalInformalChange Management

CoreCoreInformalInformalImplementation

Governance

InformalInformalCoreCoreLightLightLightInformalMigration Planning

InformalInformalCoreCoreLightLightLightInformalOpportunities and

Solutions


LightInformalInformalCoreLightCoreInformalAs-IsTechnology Architecture


LightInformalInformalCoreLightCoreInformalAs-IsData Architecture


LightInformalInformalCoreLightCoreInformalAs-IsApplication Architecture


LightInformalInformalCoreLightCoreInformalAs-IsBusiness Architecture

LightInformalInformalInformalInformalInformalCoreVision

LightInformalInformalInformalCorePrelim

Iteration n

Iteration 1

Iteration n

Iteration 1

Iteration n

Iteration 2

Iteration 1

Initial IterationSAP EAF Phase

Architecture Deployment

Transformation PlanningArchitecture DefinitionArchitectu

re Context

SAP EAF provides a set of pre-defined patterns depending on the Architecture development style

Transition Planning Iterations

Architecture Deployment Iterations

Architecture Context Iterations

Architecture Definition Iterations

Can be tuned for different engagement models instead of a “one size fits all”waterfall approach

Defined Iterations more suited to Package and SOA-based scenarios


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MetamodelArchitecture metamodel, aligned with TOGAF termsDefined set of architecture catalogs, views and matrices



The SAP EAF Holistic Metamodel

Formalizes the definition of your enterprise Architecture

Aids communication and understandingWe know what we need when

Formalizes the relationships between objects

Clearer Business-IT traceability and alignment

Enables SAP Specific Mapping

Allows the use of SAP Reference Models

Enables EA Tool MappingAllows a ‘quick start’ for an EA Tool implementation

ARCHITECTURE VISION, CONTEXT AND ROADMAP

BUSINESS ARCHITECTURE

TECHNOLOGY ARCHITECTURE

APPLICATION ARCHITECTURE

DATA ARCHITECTURE

Principle Constraint Requirement Gap Work Package

Organisation Unit

Goal

Objective

MeasureGovernance ExtensionFunction

Process

Actor

Role

ControlProcess Extension

EventProcess Extension

ProductProcess Extension

LocationInfrastructure

Consolidation Extension

ContractGovernance Extension

Driver

Service QualityGovernance Extension

Information System ServiceBusiness / IT Alignment Extension

Data Entity

Logical Information ComponentData Extension

Physical Information ComponentData Extension

Logical Application Component

Physical Application ComponentInfrastructure

Consolidation Extension

Logical Technology Component

Infrastructure Consolidation Extension

Physical Technology Component

Platform Service

Business Service

Core Content

Business / IT Alignment Extension

Data Modelling Extension

Process Modelling Extension

Governance Extension

Infrastructure Consolidation Extension


Example of a Governance Metamodel extension:Service Contract

GeneralReferenceNameDescriptionSourceOwnerType Version

TechnicalInvocationInvocation PreconditionsMaster Data ImpactedBehaviour CharacteristicsPost Condition

Non-Functional RequirementsThroughputThroughput periodGrowthGrowth periodService timesPeak profile short termPeak profile long termSecurity requirementsResponse requirements

BusinessRACIService name ‘caller’Service name ‘called’Business Objects (CRUD)Functional RequirementsImportance to the process.Quality of information requiredContract control requirementsResult control requirementsQuality of ServiceService Level Agreement


How SAP EAF addresses Stakeholders

Stakeholder Types

CorporateFunctions End-UserOrganization

SystemOperations

ProjectOrganization Enterprise

SecurityQA / Standards Groups Product

SpecialistsTechnicalSpecialists

ProgrammeManagement Office

Procurement

HR

Executive

Line Management

BusinessDomainExperts

IT ServiceManagement

Application

InfrastructureManagement

Data/ VoiceCommunications

LineManagement

Executives

Functional /Business ProcessExperts

CxO

Business Information System

Technology

Motivation

Organization

Function

Application

Data

Architecture Context

Implementation Governance Assets

ArchitectureRequirements

StrategicContext

Change Roadmaps

Management

An EA Stakeholder Map determines the views that are relevant for each stakeholders’ groups.


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SAP-Specific MappingsSAP Enterprise Architecture Framework terminology to SAP terminology mappingSAP product to TOGAF TRM mappingSAP Enterprise Architecture Framework method to SAP method mappingSAP Glossary



Reference ContentSAP Business MapsSAP-TOGAF TRM Reference ModelSAP Product Availability Matrix



Benefits of SAP Specific Mappings

SAP Business ReferenceContent




SAP LandscapeContent

System Landscape Directory (SLD)

Solution Composer(Solution Maps)

Product Availability Matrix (PAM) Solution M

anager

Enterprise Service Repository (ESR)

Scenario & Process Component List

Technologyview

Business view

Applicationview

SAP Reference Model content

Reusable models and patterns

Use directly or as template

SAP Landscape content

Accurate view of the AS-IS situationWhat is running?What is installable?What is buyable?

Accelerate Enterprise Architecture developmentUse SAP’s Product Architecture standardsAchieve a consistent taxonomyPromote Standardization and Re-use

Create consistent, quality architectures quicker


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SAP-Specific MappingsSAP Enterprise Architecture Framework terminology to SAP terminology mappingSAP product to TOGAF TRM mappingSAP Enterprise Architecture Framework method to SAP method mappingSAP Glossary

SAP Tool Guides and IntegrationIDS-Scheer / ARIS Implementation of FrameworkTool Guide for Solution Composer, Service Marketplace, Roadmap Composer, Solution Manager, Quick-Sizer, System Landscape Directory, Enterprise Services Repository

Case Studies and ExamplesCase studies from real-world SAP architecture engagements“BEEST case study” worked exampleExamples for all defined architecture views and matricesCandidate Architecture Principles



Usage GuidelinesFramework tailoringEngagement InitiationUsing EA to implement SOABusiness Capability AssessmentTechnology Capability AssessmentIT Governance Impact AssessmentSolution Architecture ScopingGlossary…

Reference ContentSAP Business MapsSAP-TOGAF TRM Reference ModelSAP Product Availability Matrix



EAF Case Study and Reference Implementationin ARIS IT Architect

Easier maintenance of architecture as the business and IT landscape changesMore effective knowledge sharing across the whole organization Provides stakeholders with models most relevant to their roleMore effective governancePromotes re-use of modelsPromotes more consistent quality as the models are integratedProvides one source of the truth properly managed……not unmaintained, unconnected Visio and Excel files !


Analysis of the Resource Base

Analysis of impacted artifacts Impact Flow Chart

Systems impacted by a Function


SAP EAF content populated within Roadmap Composer

TOGAF ADMPhases


NEWMETHODOLOGY

EAF

NEWSERVICES

NEWTOOLS & PRODUCTS

NEWTRAINING

NEWPROCESSES




NEWMETHODOLOGY

EAFEAF

NEWSERVICES

NEWTOOLS & PRODUCTS

NEWTRAINING

NEWPROCESSES





Accelerators added

Overview Manual

MetaModel

Useful URL links



TOGAF ADM

Steps



SAP EAF Phase

Narrative added

Specific Phase

Accelerators added


New Education and Certification programs

New role-based education program3-tier certification


NEWMETHODOLOGY

EAF

NEWSERVICES

NEWTOOLS & PRODUCTS

NEWTRAINING

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NEWMETHODOLOGY

EAFEAF

NEWSERVICES

NEWTOOLS & PRODUCTS

NEWTRAINING

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Master7+ years of experience in Enterprise ArchitectureIn- and externally recognized as an expert in his/her Enterprise Architecture fieldDeep practical EA experience, integration, optimization and architectural knowledgeAbility to provide strategic vision and realizationAbility to articulate EA at CxO levelLeading teams and projects

Associate1-3 years of experience in Enterprise ArchitectureHands-on skills to successfully implement ERP solutionsFoundation knowledge of at least one domain in Enterprise ArchitectureWorks in a mentored position within an experienced team

Professional3-7 years of experience in Enterprise ArchitectureProfessional ERP experience, advanced solution and process knowledge, industry expertiseDeep knowledge of at least 1-2 domains in Enterprise ArchitectureT-shaped: broad view across several dimensions, plus deep capability to understand a specific areaWorks independently within teams to realize EA projects, capability of mentoring others

SAP Tiered Certification: New Program Framework

Master Level:Expert knowledge in Enterprise Architecture

Professional Level:Advanced knowledge in Enterprise Architecture

Associate Level:Foundation level knowledge in Enterprise Architecture. Skills to contribute to EA projects.


NEWMETHODOLOGY

EAF

NEWSERVICES

NEWTOOLS & PRODUCTS

NEWTRAINING

NEWPROCESSES




NEWMETHODOLOGY

EAFEAF

NEWSERVICES

NEWTOOLS & PRODUCTS

NEWTRAINING

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SAP Enterprise Architect Curriculum

SAPNW

SAPNetWeaver Overview

3 Days

SOA200

SAP Enterprise Architect Framework Level I

5 DaysSOA100

Enterprise SOA Fundamentals

2 Days SOA110

Enterprise SOA Roadmap

2 Days

SOA250

SAP Enterprise Architect Framework Level II

5 DaysSOA220

TOGAF Training& Certification

4 DaysCertified ProfessionalSAP Enterprise Architect

Q3/07

SAP01

Master Data Management -Fundamentals

5 Days

NW001

Technology Solutions Powered by SAP NetWeaver

8 hours

Certified Associate SAP Enterprise Architect

OR

Certified Associate SAP Enterprise Architect Curriculum

Certified Professional SAP Enterprise Architect CurriculumSOA230

Aris Toolset for SAP Enterprise Architect Framework

2 Days

Certified Associate SAP Enterprise Architect

Q3/07


NEWMETHODOLOGY

EAF

NEWSERVICES

NEWTOOLS & PRODUCTS

NEWTRAINING

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NEWMETHODOLOGY

EAFEAF

NEWSERVICES

NEWTOOLS & PRODUCTS

NEWTRAINING

NEWPROCESSES




Enterprise Architecture Framework: the methodology for enterprise SOA adoption

The New SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework isbased on open standards and may be used free of charge by our customers and partners

It is specifically designed to support the effective adoption of packaged solutions in an Enterprise SOAenvironment

The New SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework is holistic, practical and agile

Education materials, certification and service offerings are available

Join the vibrant ASUG Enterprise Architecture Community!

Come and learn more at the EA Pre Tech-Ed Bootcampin Vegas!


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