The SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework (EAF) is tool-agnostic. Therefore, when a non-SAP EA tool is already deployed the added value of EAF lies in (1) its TOGAF-aligned methodology and (2) its comprehensive reference architecture content. By comparing the EAF methodology with TOGAF ADM you can recommend the lifecycle approach that best meets Wanderlust’s needs (B). In parallel, analysing SAP’s Reference Business Architecture and Reference Solution Architecture accelerates scoping and target-state definition irrespective of the modelling tool in use (D).

A – EAF is explicitly tool-independent; rejecting it solely because of a non-SAP tool is unfounded.

C – While EAF includes SAP architecture services/practices, evaluating paid services is secondary to assessing the freely available methodology and reference content requested by the CIO.

1. SAP AG

“SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework – White Paper” v2.4

2007:

• Sec. 2.1

pp. 5-8 – EAF methodology alignment with TOGAF ADM and tool independence.

• Sec. 3

pp. 17-22 – Reference Business & Solution Architecture content for scoping/target design.

2. The Open Group

TOGAF Standard

10th Ed.

Part II (ADM)

§1 – Describes ADM lifecycle for comparison with SAP EAF methodology.