California Enterprise Architecture Framework (CEAF)

Description

The California Enterprise Architecture Framework (CEAF) guides the effective implementation of EA programs within and among state agencies and promotes professional practices. The four core building blocks include:

• Digest
• Program
• Portfolio
• Views

Digest

This California Enterprise Architecture Digest provides an overview of California’s approach to enterprise architecture. The Digest describes basic concepts, support, and components, why entities need it, and the expected benefits. The Digest also provides an outline of the California Enterprise Architecture Framework implementation.

Downloadable Material:

• CA Enterprise Architecture Framework Digest (PDF)
• CA Enterprise Architecture Framework Digest Presentation (PDF)

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Have questions or feedback regarding the Digest? Access the Enterprise Architecture Community Forum.

Program

Effective Enterprise Architecture programs are structured and have criteria that guide the delivery of useful results to the organizations they support. Straying from this structure often provides ineffective, expensive service and erroneously masks valuable possibilities. The Program describes and provides the criteria needed to structure a Department Enterprise Architecture program that aligns with and informs the statewide framework.

Downloadable Material:

• CA Enterprise Architecture Framework Program (PDF)
• CA Enterprise Architecture Framework Program Presentation (PDF)

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Access the Enterprise Architecture Community Forum.

Portfolio

Enterprise Architecture programs require an available portfolio of services and the supporting capabilities to inform investment decisions. These provide the basis for the architectural design of strategic, or tactical, organizational results. The portfolio introduces California’s core capabilities, outlines essential services, and explains the available statewide EA repository.

Downloadable Material

• CA Enterprise Architecture Framework Portfolio (PDF)
• CA Enterprise Architecture Framework Portfolio Presentation (PDF)

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Access the Enterprise Architecture Community Forum.

Views

Enterprise architects rely on graphical models and diagrams to communicate architectural concepts and manage design. Architects use these resources to render relevant information and prompt informative conversations with a wide variety of stakeholders. This building block introduces the Views that help describe current and future perspectives, organizational domains, and the benefit of architectural patterns and themes in business-driven designs.

Downloadable Material

• CA Enterprise Architecture Framework Views (PDF)
• CA Enterprise Architecture Framework Views Presentation (PDF)

Get Involved

Access the Enterprise Architecture Community Forum.