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Rulebase Architecture
Rolando HernandezEnterprise Rules ArchitectEnterprise Rules Architect
CEO, [email protected]
www.BizRules.comwww.VisibleKnowledge.com
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Data Terms FactsRules
Enterprise Rules Integration
Process/Code
Ruleset Rulebase HierarchyRuleset Rulebase Hierarchy
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Enterprise Rules Architecture
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ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE - A FRAMEWORK
DATA FUNCTION NETWORK MOTIVATIONTIMEPEOPLEWhat How Where Who When Why
TMEnterprise Architecture – A FrameworkTM
SCOPE(CONTEXTUAL)
List of Things Importantto the Business
ENTITY = Class ofBusiness Thing
List of Processes theBusiness Performs
Function = Class ofBusiness Process
List of Locations in which the Business Operates
Node = Major BusinessLocation
Planner
List of Business Goals/Strat
Ends/Means=Major Bus. Goal/Critical Success Factor
List of Events Significant
Time = Major Business Event
List of Organizations
People = Major Organizations Planner
to the BusinessImportant to the Business
y
SCOPE(CONTEXTUAL)
MODEL(CONCEPTUAL)
ENTERPRISE
SYSTEMe.g. Logical Data Model
e.g. Semantic Model
Ent = Business EntityReln = Business Relationship
e.g. Application Architecture
e.g. Business Process Model
Proc. = Business ProcessI/O = Business Resources
e.g. Business Logistics System
Node = Business LocationLink = Business Linkage
e.g. Distributed SystemArchitecture
Owner
ENTERPRISEMODEL
(CONCEPTUAL)
SYSTEMe.g., Business Rule Model
End = Business ObjectiveMeans = Business Strategy
e.g. Processing Structure
e.g. Master Schedule
Time = Business EventCycle = Business Cycle
e.g. Work Flow Model
People = Organization UnitWork = Work Product
e.g. Human Interface
Owner
A hit t
e.g. Business Plan
Designer
SYSTEMMODEL(LOGICAL)
TECHNOLOGYMODEL
e.g. Physical Data Model
Ent = Data EntityReln = Data Relationship I/O = User Views
Proc .= Application Function
e.g. System Design
Node = I/S Function(Processor, Storage, etc)Link = Line Characteristics
e.g. Technology Architecture
Architecture
Designer
MODEL(LOGICAL)
TECHNOLOGYMODEL
(PHYSICAL)
e.g. Rule Design
End = Structural AssertionMeans =Action AssertionCycle = Processing Cycle
Time = System Event
e.g. Control Structure
People = RoleWork = Deliverable
e.g. Presentation Architecture
Architecture
Builder
(PHYSICAL)
DETAILEDREPRESEN- TATIONS(OUT OF
e.g. Data Definition
Ent = Segment/Table/etc.Reln = Pointer/Key/etc. I/O = Data Elements/Sets
Proc.= Computer Function
e.g. Program
Node = Hardware/SystemSoftware
Link = Line Specifications
e.g. Network Architecture
Builder
(PHYSICAL)
DETAILEDREPRESEN-
TATIONS (OUT-OF
e.g. Rule Specification
End = ConditionMeans = ActionCycle = Component Cycle
Time = Execute
e.g. Timing Definition
People = UserWork = Screen Formate.g. Security Architecture
e.g. DATA
(OUT-OF- CONTEXT)
Sub-Contractor
FUNCTIONINGENTERPRISE
Ent = FieldReln = Address I/O = Control Block
Proc.= Language Stmt
e.g. FUNCTION
Node = AddressesLink = Protocols
e.g. NETWORK
(OUT OF CONTEXT)
Sub-Contractor
FUNCTIONING
End = Sub-conditionMeans = StepCycle = Machine Cycle
Time = Interrupt
e.g. SCHEDULE
People = IdentityWork = Job
e.g. ORGANIZATION
John A Zachman Zachman International (810) 231-0531
e.g. STRATEGYENTERPRISE
Enterprise Architecture – A Framework™
4Copyright © 2008 BIZRULES
John A. Zachman, Zachman International (810) 231 0531Reprinted by permission – www.zifa.com©John A. Zachman, Zachman International (810) 231‐0531
ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE - A FRAMEWORK
SCOPE
DATA FUNCTION NETWORK
List of Things Important List of Processes the List of Locations in which
MOTIVATIONTIMEPEOPLE
List of Business Goals/StratList of Events SignificantList of Organizations
What How Where Who When Why
SCOPE
TMEnterprise Architecture – A Framework TMComplete “Data Model” Architecture
SCOPE(CONTEXTUAL)
ENTERPRISE e.g. Semantic Model
List of Things Importantto the Business
ENTITY = Class ofBusiness Thing
List of Processes theBusiness Performs
Function = Class ofBusiness Process
e.g. Business Process Model
List of Locations in which the Business Operates
Node = Major BusinessLocation
e.g. Business Logistics
Planner
ENTERPRISE
List of Business Goals/Strat
Ends/Means=Major Bus. Goal/Critical Success Factor
List of Events Significant
Time = Major Business Event
e.g. Master Schedule
List of Organizations
People = Major Organizations
e.g. Work Flow Model
Planner
to the BusinessImportant to the BusinessSCOPE
(CONTEXTUAL)
e.g. Business Plan
MODEL(CONCEPTUAL)
ENTERPRISE
SYSTEMe.g. Logical Data Model
Ent = Business EntityReln = Business Relationship
e.g. Application Architecture
Proc. = Business ProcessI/O = Business Resources
System
Node = Business LocationLink = Business Linkage
e.g. Distributed SystemArchitecture
Owner
ENTERPRISEMODEL
(CONCEPTUAL)
SYSTEMO
e.g., Business Rule Model
End = Business ObjectiveMeans = Business Strategy
e.g. Processing Structure
Time = Business EventCycle = Business Cycle
People = Organization UnitWork = Work Product
e.g. Human Interface
Owner
Architecture
Designer
SYSTEMMODEL(LOGICAL)
TECHNOLOGYMODEL
e.g. Physical Data Model
Ent = Data EntityReln = Data Relationship I/O = User Views
Proc .= Application Function
e.g. System Design
Node = I/S Function(Processor, Storage, etc)Link = Line Characteristics
e.g. Technology Architecture
Architecture
Designer
MODEL(LOGICAL)
TECHNOLOGYMODEL
e.g. Rule Design
End = Structural AssertionMeans =Action AssertionCycle = Processing Cycle
Time = System Event
e.g. Control Structure
People = RoleWork = Deliverable
e.g. Presentation Architecture
Architecture
Builder
MODEL(PHYSICAL)
DETAILEDREPRESEN-
e.g. Data Definition
Ent = Segment/Table/etc.Reln = Pointer/Key/etc. I/O = Data Elements/Sets
Proc.= Computer Function
e.g. Program
Node = Hardware/SystemSoftware
Link = Line Specifications
e.g. Network Architecture
Builder
MODEL(PHYSICAL)
DETAILEDREPRESEN-
TATIONS
e.g. Rule Specification
End = ConditionMeans = ActionCycle = Component Cycle
Time = Execute
e.g. Timing Definition
People = UserWork = Screen Formate.g. Security Architecture
e.g. DATA
TATIONS(OUT-OF- CONTEXT)
Sub-Contractor
FUNCTIONINGENTERPRISE
Ent = FieldReln = Address I/O = Control Block
Proc.= Language Stmt
e.g. FUNCTION
Node = AddressesLink = Protocols
e.g. NETWORK
TATIONS (OUT-OF
CONTEXT)
Sub-Contractor
FUNCTIONING
End = Sub-conditionMeans = StepCycle = Machine Cycle
Time = Interrupt
e.g. SCHEDULE
People = IdentityWork = Job
e.g. ORGANIZATION e.g. STRATEGYENTERPRISE
5Copyright © 2008 BIZRULES
John A. Zachman, Zachman International (810) 231-0531Reprinted by permission – www.zifa.com
Enterprise Architecture – A Framework™ ©John A. Zachman, Zachman International (810) 231‐0531
ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE - A FRAMEWORK
SCOPE
DATA FUNCTION NETWORK
List of Things Important List of Processes the List of Locations in which
MOTIVATIONTIMEPEOPLE
List of Business Goals/StratList of Events SignificantList of Organizations
What How Where Who When Why
SCOPE
TMEnterprise Architecture – A Framework TMComplete “Business Process Model” Architecture
SCOPE(CONTEXTUAL)
ENTERPRISE e.g. Semantic Model
List of Things Importantto the Business
ENTITY = Class ofBusiness Thing
List of Processes theBusiness Performs
Function = Class ofBusiness Process
e.g. Business Process Model
List of Locations in which the Business Operates
Node = Major BusinessLocation
e.g. Business Logistics
Planner
ENTERPRISE
List of Business Goals/Strat
Ends/Means=Major Bus. Goal/Critical Success Factor
List of Events Significant
Time = Major Business Event
e.g. Master Schedule
List of Organizations
People = Major Organizations
e.g. Work Flow Model
Planner
to the BusinessImportant to the BusinessSCOPE
(CONTEXTUAL)
e.g. Business Plan
MODEL(CONCEPTUAL)
ENTERPRISE
SYSTEMe.g. Logical Data Model
Ent = Business EntityReln = Business Relationship
e.g. Application Architecture
Proc. = Business ProcessI/O = Business Resources
System
Node = Business LocationLink = Business Linkage
e.g. Distributed SystemArchitecture
Owner
ENTERPRISEMODEL
(CONCEPTUAL)
SYSTEMO
e.g., Business Rule Model
End = Business ObjectiveMeans = Business Strategy
e.g. Processing Structure
Time = Business EventCycle = Business Cycle
People = Organization UnitWork = Work Product
e.g. Human Interface
Owner
Architecture
Designer
SYSTEMMODEL(LOGICAL)
TECHNOLOGYMODEL
e.g. Physical Data Model
Ent = Data EntityReln = Data Relationship I/O = User Views
Proc .= Application Function
e.g. System Design
Node = I/S Function(Processor, Storage, etc)Link = Line Characteristics
e.g. Technology Architecture
Architecture
Designer
MODEL(LOGICAL)
TECHNOLOGYMODEL
e.g. Rule Design
End = Structural AssertionMeans =Action AssertionCycle = Processing Cycle
Time = System Event
e.g. Control Structure
People = RoleWork = Deliverable
e.g. Presentation Architecture
Architecture
Builder
MODEL(PHYSICAL)
DETAILEDREPRESEN-
e.g. Data Definition
Ent = Segment/Table/etc.Reln = Pointer/Key/etc. I/O = Data Elements/Sets
Proc.= Computer Function
e.g. Program
Node = Hardware/SystemSoftware
Link = Line Specifications
e.g. Network Architecture
Builder
MODEL(PHYSICAL)
DETAILEDREPRESEN-
TATIONS
e.g. Rule Specification
End = ConditionMeans = ActionCycle = Component Cycle
Time = Execute
e.g. Timing Definition
People = UserWork = Screen Formate.g. Security Architecture
e.g. DATA
TATIONS(OUT-OF- CONTEXT)
Sub-Contractor
FUNCTIONINGENTERPRISE
Ent = FieldReln = Address I/O = Control Block
Proc.= Language Stmt
e.g. FUNCTION
Node = AddressesLink = Protocols
e.g. NETWORK
TATIONS (OUT-OF
CONTEXT)
Sub-Contractor
FUNCTIONING
End = Sub-conditionMeans = StepCycle = Machine Cycle
Time = Interrupt
e.g. SCHEDULE
People = IdentityWork = Job
e.g. ORGANIZATION e.g. STRATEGYENTERPRISE
6Copyright © 2008 BIZRULES
John A. Zachman, Zachman International (810) 231-0531Reprinted by permission – www.zifa.com
Enterprise Architecture – A Framework™ ©John A. Zachman, Zachman International (810) 231‐0531
ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE - A FRAMEWORK
SCOPE
DATA FUNCTION NETWORK
List of Things Important List of Processes the List of Locations in which
MOTIVATIONTIMEPEOPLE
List of Business Goals/StratList of Events SignificantList of Organizations
What How Where Who When Why
SCOPE
TMComplete “Business Rule Model” Architecture
SCOPE(CONTEXTUAL)
ENTERPRISE e.g. Semantic Model
List of Things Importantto the Business
ENTITY = Class ofBusiness Thing
List of Processes theBusiness Performs
Function = Class ofBusiness Process
e.g. Business Process Model
List of Locations in which the Business Operates
Node = Major BusinessLocation
e.g. Business Logistics
Planner
ENTERPRISE
List of Business Goals/Strat
Ends/Means=Major Bus. Goal/Critical Success Factor
List of Events Significant
Time = Major Business Event
e.g. Master Schedule
List of Organizations
People = Major Organizations
e.g. Work Flow Model
Planner
to the BusinessImportant to the BusinessSCOPE
(CONTEXTUAL)
e.g. Business Plan
MODEL(CONCEPTUAL)
ENTERPRISE
SYSTEMe.g. Logical Data Model
Ent = Business EntityReln = Business Relationship
e.g. Application Architecture
Proc. = Business ProcessI/O = Business Resources
System
Node = Business LocationLink = Business Linkage
e.g. Distributed SystemArchitecture
Owner
ENTERPRISEMODEL
(CONCEPTUAL)
SYSTEMO
e.g., Business Rule Model
End = Business ObjectiveMeans = Business Strategy
e.g. Processing Structure
Time = Business EventCycle = Business Cycle
People = Organization UnitWork = Work Product
e.g. Human Interface
Owner
Architecture
Designer
SYSTEMMODEL(LOGICAL)
TECHNOLOGYMODEL
e.g. Physical Data Model
Ent = Data EntityReln = Data Relationship I/O = User Views
Proc .= Application Function
e.g. System Design
Node = I/S Function(Processor, Storage, etc)Link = Line Characteristics
e.g. Technology Architecture
Architecture
Designer
MODEL(LOGICAL)
TECHNOLOGYMODEL
e.g. Rule Design
End = Structural AssertionMeans =Action AssertionCycle = Processing Cycle
Time = System Event
e.g. Control Structure
People = RoleWork = Deliverable
e.g. Presentation Architecture
Architecture
Builder
MODEL(PHYSICAL)
DETAILEDREPRESEN-
e.g. Data Definition
Ent = Segment/Table/etc.Reln = Pointer/Key/etc. I/O = Data Elements/Sets
Proc.= Computer Function
e.g. Program
Node = Hardware/SystemSoftware
Link = Line Specifications
e.g. Network Architecture
Builder
MODEL(PHYSICAL)
DETAILEDREPRESEN-
TATIONS
e.g. Rule Specification
End = ConditionMeans = ActionCycle = Component Cycle
Time = Execute
e.g. Timing Definition
People = UserWork = Screen Formate.g. Security Architecture
e.g. DATA
TATIONS(OUT-OF- CONTEXT)
Sub-Contractor
FUNCTIONINGENTERPRISE
Ent = FieldReln = Address I/O = Control Block
Proc.= Language Stmt
e.g. FUNCTION
Node = AddressesLink = Protocols
e.g. NETWORK
TATIONS (OUT-OF
CONTEXT)
Sub-Contractor
FUNCTIONING
End = Sub-conditionMeans = StepCycle = Machine Cycle
Time = Interrupt
e.g. SCHEDULE
People = IdentityWork = Job
e.g. ORGANIZATION e.g. STRATEGYENTERPRISE
7Copyright © 2008 BIZRULES
John A. Zachman, Zachman International (810) 231-0531Reprinted by permission – www.zifa.com
Enterprise Architecture – A Framework™ ©John A. Zachman, Zachman International (810) 231‐0531
ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE - A FRAMEWORK
SCOPE
DATA FUNCTION NETWORK
List of Things Important List of Processes the List of Locations in which
MOTIVATIONTIMEPEOPLE
List of Business Goals/StratList of Events SignificantList of Organizations
What How Where Who When Why
SCOPE
TMObject Oriented Modeling (UML; Use Cases)
SCOPE(CONTEXTUAL)
ENTERPRISE e.g. Semantic Model
List of Things Importantto the Business
ENTITY = Class ofBusiness Thing
List of Processes theBusiness Performs
Function = Class ofBusiness Process
e.g. Business Process Model
List of Locations in which the Business Operates
Node = Major BusinessLocation
e.g. Business Logistics
Planner
ENTERPRISE
List of Business Goals/Strat
Ends/Means=Major Bus. Goal/Critical Success Factor
List of Events Significant
Time = Major Business Event
e.g. Master Schedule
List of Organizations
People = Major Organizations
e.g. Work Flow Model
Planner
to the BusinessImportant to the BusinessSCOPE
(CONTEXTUAL)
e.g. Business Plan
MODEL(CONCEPTUAL)
ENTERPRISE
SYSTEMe.g. Logical Data Model
Ent = Business EntityReln = Business Relationship
e.g. Application Architecture
Proc. = Business ProcessI/O = Business Resources
System
Node = Business LocationLink = Business Linkage
e.g. Distributed SystemArchitecture
Owner
ENTERPRISEMODEL
(CONCEPTUAL)
SYSTEMO
e.g., Business Rule Model
End = Business ObjectiveMeans = Business Strategy
e.g. Processing Structure
Time = Business EventCycle = Business Cycle
People = Organization UnitWork = Work Product
e.g. Human Interface
Owner
Architecture
Designer
SYSTEMMODEL(LOGICAL)
TECHNOLOGYMODEL
e.g. Physical Data Model
Ent = Data EntityReln = Data Relationship I/O = User Views
Proc .= Application Function
e.g. System Design
Node = I/S Function(Processor, Storage, etc)Link = Line Characteristics
e.g. Technology Architecture
Architecture
Designer
MODEL(LOGICAL)
TECHNOLOGYMODEL
e.g. Rule Design
End = Structural AssertionMeans =Action AssertionCycle = Processing Cycle
Time = System Event
e.g. Control Structure
People = RoleWork = Deliverable
e.g. Presentation Architecture
Architecture
Builder
MODEL(PHYSICAL)
DETAILEDREPRESEN-
e.g. Data Definition
Ent = Segment/Table/etc.Reln = Pointer/Key/etc. I/O = Data Elements/Sets
Proc.= Computer Function
e.g. Program
Node = Hardware/SystemSoftware
Link = Line Specifications
e.g. Network Architecture
Builder
MODEL(PHYSICAL)
DETAILEDREPRESEN-
TATIONS
e.g. Rule Specification
End = ConditionMeans = ActionCycle = Component Cycle
Time = Execute
e.g. Timing Definition
People = UserWork = Screen Formate.g. Security Architecture
e.g. DATA
TATIONS(OUT-OF- CONTEXT)
Sub-Contractor
FUNCTIONINGENTERPRISE
Ent = FieldReln = Address I/O = Control Block
Proc.= Language Stmt
e.g. FUNCTION
Node = AddressesLink = Protocols
e.g. NETWORK
TATIONS (OUT-OF
CONTEXT)
Sub-Contractor
FUNCTIONING
End = Sub-conditionMeans = StepCycle = Machine Cycle
Time = Interrupt
e.g. SCHEDULE
People = IdentityWork = Job
e.g. ORGANIZATION e.g. STRATEGYENTERPRISE
8Copyright © 2008 BIZRULES
John A. Zachman, Zachman International (810) 231-0531Reprinted by permission – www.zifa.com
Enterprise Architecture – A Framework™ ©John A. Zachman, Zachman International (810) 231‐0531
ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE - A FRAMEWORK
SCOPE
DATA FUNCTION NETWORK
List of Things Important List of Processes the List of Locations in which
MOTIVATIONTIMEPEOPLE
List of Business Goals/StratList of Events SignificantList of Organizations
What How Where Who When Why
SCOPE
TMStructured Methods Modeling
SCOPE(CONTEXTUAL)
ENTERPRISE e.g. Semantic Model
List of Things Importantto the Business
ENTITY = Class ofBusiness Thing
List of Processes theBusiness Performs
Function = Class ofBusiness Process
e.g. Business Process Model
List of Locations in which the Business Operates
Node = Major BusinessLocation
e.g. Business Logistics
Planner
ENTERPRISE
List of Business Goals/Strat
Ends/Means=Major Bus. Goal/Critical Success Factor
List of Events Significant
Time = Major Business Event
e.g. Master Schedule
List of Organizations
People = Major Organizations
e.g. Work Flow Model
Planner
to the BusinessImportant to the BusinessSCOPE
(CONTEXTUAL)
e.g. Business Plan
MODEL(CONCEPTUAL)
ENTERPRISE
SYSTEMe.g. Logical Data Model
Ent = Business EntityReln = Business Relationship
e.g. Application Architecture
Proc. = Business ProcessI/O = Business Resources
System
Node = Business LocationLink = Business Linkage
e.g. Distributed SystemArchitecture
Owner
ENTERPRISEMODEL
(CONCEPTUAL)
SYSTEMO
e.g., Business Rule Model
End = Business ObjectiveMeans = Business Strategy
e.g. Processing Structure
Time = Business EventCycle = Business Cycle
People = Organization UnitWork = Work Product
e.g. Human Interface
Owner
Architecture
Designer
SYSTEMMODEL(LOGICAL)
TECHNOLOGYMODEL
e.g. Physical Data Model
Ent = Data EntityReln = Data Relationship I/O = User Views
Proc .= Application Function
e.g. System Design
Node = I/S Function(Processor, Storage, etc)Link = Line Characteristics
e.g. Technology Architecture
Architecture
Designer
MODEL(LOGICAL)
TECHNOLOGYMODEL
e.g. Rule Design
End = Structural AssertionMeans =Action AssertionCycle = Processing Cycle
Time = System Event
e.g. Control Structure
People = RoleWork = Deliverable
e.g. Presentation Architecture
Architecture
Builder
MODEL(PHYSICAL)
DETAILEDREPRESEN-
e.g. Data Definition
Ent = Segment/Table/etc.Reln = Pointer/Key/etc. I/O = Data Elements/Sets
Proc.= Computer Function
e.g. Program
Node = Hardware/SystemSoftware
Link = Line Specifications
e.g. Network Architecture
Builder
MODEL(PHYSICAL)
DETAILEDREPRESEN-
TATIONS
e.g. Rule Specification
End = ConditionMeans = ActionCycle = Component Cycle
Time = Execute
e.g. Timing Definition
People = UserWork = Screen Formate.g. Security Architecture
e.g. DATA
TATIONS(OUT-OF- CONTEXT)
Sub-Contractor
FUNCTIONINGENTERPRISE
Ent = FieldReln = Address I/O = Control Block
Proc.= Language Stmt
e.g. FUNCTION
Node = AddressesLink = Protocols
e.g. NETWORK
TATIONS (OUT-OF
CONTEXT)
Sub-Contractor
FUNCTIONING
End = Sub-conditionMeans = StepCycle = Machine Cycle
Time = Interrupt
e.g. SCHEDULE
People = IdentityWork = Job
e.g. ORGANIZATION e.g. STRATEGYENTERPRISE
9Copyright © 2008 BIZRULES
John A. Zachman, Zachman International (810) 231-0531Reprinted by permission – www.zifa.com
Enterprise Architecture – A Framework™ ©John A. Zachman, Zachman International (810) 231‐0531
ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE - A FRAMEWORK
SCOPE
DATA FUNCTION NETWORK
List of Things Important List of Processes the List of Locations in which
MOTIVATIONTIMEPEOPLE
List of Business Goals/StratList of Events SignificantList of Organizations
What How Where Who When Why
SCOPE
TMEnterprise Architecture – A Framework TMComplete “Business Model” Architecture
SCOPE(CONTEXTUAL)
ENTERPRISE e.g. Semantic Model
List of Things Importantto the Business
ENTITY = Class ofBusiness Thing
List of Processes theBusiness Performs
Function = Class ofBusiness Process
e.g. Business Process Model
List of Locations in which the Business Operates
Node = Major BusinessLocation
e.g. Business Logistics
Planner
ENTERPRISE
List of Business Goals/Strat
Ends/Means=Major Bus. Goal/Critical Success Factor
List of Events Significant
Time = Major Business Event
e.g. Master Schedule
List of Organizations
People = Major Organizations
e.g. Work Flow Model
Planner
to the BusinessImportant to the BusinessSCOPE
(CONTEXTUAL)
e.g. Business Plan
MODEL(CONCEPTUAL)
ENTERPRISE
SYSTEMe.g. Logical Data Model
Ent = Business EntityReln = Business Relationship
e.g. Application Architecture
Proc. = Business ProcessI/O = Business Resources
System
Node = Business LocationLink = Business Linkage
e.g. Distributed SystemArchitecture
Owner
ENTERPRISEMODEL
(CONCEPTUAL)
SYSTEMO
e.g., Business Rule Model
End = Business ObjectiveMeans = Business Strategy
e.g. Processing Structure
Time = Business EventCycle = Business Cycle
People = Organization UnitWork = Work Product
e.g. Human Interface
Owner
Architecture
Designer
SYSTEMMODEL(LOGICAL)
TECHNOLOGYMODEL
e.g. Physical Data Model
Ent = Data EntityReln = Data Relationship I/O = User Views
Proc .= Application Function
e.g. System Design
Node = I/S Function(Processor, Storage, etc)Link = Line Characteristics
e.g. Technology Architecture
Architecture
Designer
MODEL(LOGICAL)
TECHNOLOGYMODEL
e.g. Rule Design
End = Structural AssertionMeans =Action AssertionCycle = Processing Cycle
Time = System Event
e.g. Control Structure
People = RoleWork = Deliverable
e.g. Presentation Architecture
Architecture
Builder
MODEL(PHYSICAL)
DETAILEDREPRESEN-
e.g. Data Definition
Ent = Segment/Table/etc.Reln = Pointer/Key/etc. I/O = Data Elements/Sets
Proc.= Computer Function
e.g. Program
Node = Hardware/SystemSoftware
Link = Line Specifications
e.g. Network Architecture
Builder
MODEL(PHYSICAL)
DETAILEDREPRESEN-
TATIONS
e.g. Rule Specification
End = ConditionMeans = ActionCycle = Component Cycle
Time = Execute
e.g. Timing Definition
People = UserWork = Screen Formate.g. Security Architecture
e.g. DATA
TATIONS(OUT-OF- CONTEXT)
Sub-Contractor
FUNCTIONINGENTERPRISE
Ent = FieldReln = Address I/O = Control Block
Proc.= Language Stmt
e.g. FUNCTION
Node = AddressesLink = Protocols
e.g. NETWORK
TATIONS (OUT-OF
CONTEXT)
Sub-Contractor
FUNCTIONING
End = Sub-conditionMeans = StepCycle = Machine Cycle
Time = Interrupt
e.g. SCHEDULE
People = IdentityWork = Job
e.g. ORGANIZATION e.g. STRATEGYENTERPRISE
10Copyright © 2008 BIZRULES
John A. Zachman, Zachman International (810) 231-0531Reprinted by permission – www.zifa.com
Enterprise Architecture – A Framework™ ©John A. Zachman, Zachman International (810) 231‐0531
ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE - A FRAMEWORK
SCOPE
DATA FUNCTION NETWORK
List of Things Important List of Processes the List of Locations in which
MOTIVATIONTIMEPEOPLE
List of Business Goals/StratList of Events SignificantList of Organizations
What How Where Who When Why
SCOPE
TMEnterprise Architecture – A Framework TMComplete “System Model” Architecture
SCOPE(CONTEXTUAL)
ENTERPRISE e.g. Semantic Model
List of Things Importantto the Business
ENTITY = Class ofBusiness Thing
List of Processes theBusiness Performs
Function = Class ofBusiness Process
e.g. Business Process Model
List of Locations in which the Business Operates
Node = Major BusinessLocation
e.g. Business Logistics
Planner
ENTERPRISE
List of Business Goals/Strat
Ends/Means=Major Bus. Goal/Critical Success Factor
List of Events Significant
Time = Major Business Event
e.g. Master Schedule
List of Organizations
People = Major Organizations
e.g. Work Flow Model
Planner
to the BusinessImportant to the BusinessSCOPE
(CONTEXTUAL)
e.g. Business Plan
MODEL(CONCEPTUAL)
ENTERPRISE
SYSTEMe.g. Logical Data Model
Ent = Business EntityReln = Business Relationship
e.g. Application Architecture
Proc. = Business ProcessI/O = Business Resources
System
Node = Business LocationLink = Business Linkage
e.g. Distributed SystemArchitecture
Owner
ENTERPRISEMODEL
(CONCEPTUAL)
SYSTEMO
e.g., Business Rule Model
End = Business ObjectiveMeans = Business Strategy
e.g. Processing Structure
Time = Business EventCycle = Business Cycle
People = Organization UnitWork = Work Product
e.g. Human Interface
Owner
Architecture
Designer
SYSTEMMODEL(LOGICAL)
TECHNOLOGYMODEL
e.g. Physical Data Model
Ent = Data EntityReln = Data Relationship I/O = User Views
Proc .= Application Function
e.g. System Design
Node = I/S Function(Processor, Storage, etc)Link = Line Characteristics
e.g. Technology Architecture
Architecture
Designer
MODEL(LOGICAL)
TECHNOLOGYMODEL
e.g. Rule Design
End = Structural AssertionMeans =Action AssertionCycle = Processing Cycle
Time = System Event
e.g. Control Structure
People = RoleWork = Deliverable
e.g. Presentation Architecture
Architecture
Builder
MODEL(PHYSICAL)
DETAILEDREPRESEN-
e.g. Data Definition
Ent = Segment/Table/etc.Reln = Pointer/Key/etc. I/O = Data Elements/Sets
Proc.= Computer Function
e.g. Program
Node = Hardware/SystemSoftware
Link = Line Specifications
e.g. Network Architecture
Builder
MODEL(PHYSICAL)
DETAILEDREPRESEN-
TATIONS
e.g. Rule Specification
End = ConditionMeans = ActionCycle = Component Cycle
Time = Execute
e.g. Timing Definition
People = UserWork = Screen Formate.g. Security Architecture
e.g. DATA
TATIONS(OUT-OF- CONTEXT)
Sub-Contractor
FUNCTIONINGENTERPRISE
Ent = FieldReln = Address I/O = Control Block
Proc.= Language Stmt
e.g. FUNCTION
Node = AddressesLink = Protocols
e.g. NETWORK
TATIONS (OUT-OF
CONTEXT)
Sub-Contractor
FUNCTIONING
End = Sub-conditionMeans = StepCycle = Machine Cycle
Time = Interrupt
e.g. SCHEDULE
People = IdentityWork = Job
e.g. ORGANIZATION e.g. STRATEGYENTERPRISE
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ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE - A FRAMEWORK
SCOPE
DATA FUNCTION NETWORK
List of Things Important List of Processes the List of Locations in which
MOTIVATIONTIMEPEOPLE
List of Business Goals/StratList of Events SignificantList of Organizations
What How Where Who When Why
SCOPE
TMEnterprise Architecture – A Framework TMComplete “Technology Model” Architecture
SCOPE(CONTEXTUAL)
ENTERPRISE e.g. Semantic Model
List of Things Importantto the Business
ENTITY = Class ofBusiness Thing
List of Processes theBusiness Performs
Function = Class ofBusiness Process
e.g. Business Process Model
List of Locations in which the Business Operates
Node = Major BusinessLocation
e.g. Business Logistics
Planner
ENTERPRISE
List of Business Goals/Strat
Ends/Means=Major Bus. Goal/Critical Success Factor
List of Events Significant
Time = Major Business Event
e.g. Master Schedule
List of Organizations
People = Major Organizations
e.g. Work Flow Model
Planner
to the BusinessImportant to the BusinessSCOPE
(CONTEXTUAL)
e.g. Business Plan
MODEL(CONCEPTUAL)
ENTERPRISE
SYSTEMe.g. Logical Data Model
Ent = Business EntityReln = Business Relationship
e.g. Application Architecture
Proc. = Business ProcessI/O = Business Resources
System
Node = Business LocationLink = Business Linkage
e.g. Distributed SystemArchitecture
Owner
ENTERPRISEMODEL
(CONCEPTUAL)
SYSTEMO
e.g., Business Rule Model
End = Business ObjectiveMeans = Business Strategy
e.g. Processing Structure
Time = Business EventCycle = Business Cycle
People = Organization UnitWork = Work Product
e.g. Human Interface
Owner
Architecture
Designer
SYSTEMMODEL(LOGICAL)
TECHNOLOGYMODEL
e.g. Physical Data Model
Ent = Data EntityReln = Data Relationship I/O = User Views
Proc .= Application Function
e.g. System Design
Node = I/S Function(Processor, Storage, etc)Link = Line Characteristics
e.g. Technology Architecture
Architecture
Designer
MODEL(LOGICAL)
TECHNOLOGYMODEL
e.g. Rule Design
End = Structural AssertionMeans =Action AssertionCycle = Processing Cycle
Time = System Event
e.g. Control Structure
People = RoleWork = Deliverable
e.g. Presentation Architecture
Architecture
Builder
MODEL(PHYSICAL)
DETAILEDREPRESEN-
e.g. Data Definition
Ent = Segment/Table/etc.Reln = Pointer/Key/etc. I/O = Data Elements/Sets
Proc.= Computer Function
e.g. Program
Node = Hardware/SystemSoftware
Link = Line Specifications
e.g. Network Architecture
Builder
MODEL(PHYSICAL)
DETAILEDREPRESEN-
TATIONS
e.g. Rule Specification
End = ConditionMeans = ActionCycle = Component Cycle
Time = Execute
e.g. Timing Definition
People = UserWork = Screen Formate.g. Security Architecture
e.g. DATA
TATIONS(OUT-OF- CONTEXT)
Sub-Contractor
FUNCTIONINGENTERPRISE
Ent = FieldReln = Address I/O = Control Block
Proc.= Language Stmt
e.g. FUNCTION
Node = AddressesLink = Protocols
e.g. NETWORK
TATIONS (OUT-OF
CONTEXT)
Sub-Contractor
FUNCTIONING
End = Sub-conditionMeans = StepCycle = Machine Cycle
Time = Interrupt
e.g. SCHEDULE
People = IdentityWork = Job
e.g. ORGANIZATION e.g. STRATEGYENTERPRISE
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ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE - A FRAMEWORK
SCOPE
DATA FUNCTION NETWORK
List of Things Important List of Processes the List of Locations in which
MOTIVATIONTIMEPEOPLE
List of Business Goals/StratList of Events SignificantList of Organizations
What How Where Who When Why
SCOPE
TMTMUse a rules architecture to align decisions with rules, policies, and regulations
SCOPE(CONTEXTUAL)
ENTERPRISE e.g. Semantic Model
List of Things Importantto the Business
ENTITY = Class ofBusiness Thing
List of Processes theBusiness Performs
Function = Class ofBusiness Process
e.g. Business Process Model
List of Locations in which the Business Operates
Node = Major BusinessLocation
e.g. Business Logistics
Planner
ENTERPRISE
List of Business Goals/Strat
Ends/Means=Major Bus. Goal/Critical Success Factor
List of Events Significant
Time = Major Business Event
e.g. Master Schedule
List of Organizations
People = Major Organizations
e.g. Work Flow Model
Planner
to the BusinessImportant to the BusinessSCOPE
(CONTEXTUAL)
e.g. Business Plan
ManagementIntention
MODEL(CONCEPTUAL)
ENTERPRISE
SYSTEMe.g. Logical Data Model
Ent = Business EntityReln = Business Relationship
e.g. Application Architecture
Proc. = Business ProcessI/O = Business Resources
System
Node = Business LocationLink = Business Linkage
e.g. Distributed SystemArchitecture
Owner
ENTERPRISEMODEL
(CONCEPTUAL)
SYSTEMO
e.g., Business Rule Model
End = Business ObjectiveMeans = Business Strategy
e.g. Processing Structure
Time = Business EventCycle = Business Cycle
People = Organization UnitWork = Work Product
e.g. Human Interface
Owner
Architecture
Description
Designer
SYSTEMMODEL(LOGICAL)
TECHNOLOGYMODEL
e.g. Physical Data Model
Ent = Data EntityReln = Data Relationship I/O = User Views
Proc .= Application Function
e.g. System Design
Node = I/S Function(Processor, Storage, etc)Link = Line Characteristics
e.g. Technology Architecture
Architecture
Designer
MODEL(LOGICAL)
TECHNOLOGYMODEL
e.g. Rule Design
End = Structural AssertionMeans =Action AssertionCycle = Processing Cycle
Time = System Event
e.g. Control Structure
People = RoleWork = Deliverable
e.g. Presentation Architecture
Architecture
Definition
Builder
MODEL(PHYSICAL)
DETAILEDREPRESEN-
e.g. Data Definition
Ent = Segment/Table/etc.Reln = Pointer/Key/etc. I/O = Data Elements/Sets
Proc.= Computer Function
e.g. Program
Node = Hardware/SystemSoftware
Link = Line Specifications
e.g. Network Architecture
Builder
MODEL(PHYSICAL)
DETAILEDREPRESEN-
TATIONS
e.g. Rule Specification
End = ConditionMeans = ActionCycle = Component Cycle
Time = Execute
e.g. Timing Definition
People = UserWork = Screen Formate.g. Security Architecture
Specification
S
e.g. DATA
TATIONS(OUT-OF- CONTEXT)
Sub-Contractor
FUNCTIONINGENTERPRISE
Ent = FieldReln = Address I/O = Control Block
Proc.= Language Stmt
e.g. FUNCTION
Node = AddressesLink = Protocols
e.g. NETWORK
TATIONS (OUT-OF
CONTEXT)
Sub-Contractor
FUNCTIONING
End = Sub-conditionMeans = StepCycle = Machine Cycle
Time = Interrupt
e.g. SCHEDULE
People = IdentityWork = Job
e.g. ORGANIZATION e.g. STRATEGYENTERPRISE
System Implementation
Execution (Enterprise Decision)
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Enterprise Architecture – A Framework™ ©John A. Zachman, Zachman International (810) 231‐0531
ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE - A FRAMEWORK
SCOPE
DATA FUNCTION NETWORK
List of Things Important List of Processes the List of Locations in which
MOTIVATIONTIMEPEOPLE
List of Business Goals/StratList of Events SignificantList of Organizations
What How Where Who When Why
SCOPE
TMUse a rules architecture to align IT systems to business strategy
SCOPE(CONTEXTUAL)
ENTERPRISE e.g. Semantic Model
List of Things Importantto the Business
ENTITY = Class ofBusiness Thing
List of Processes theBusiness Performs
Function = Class ofBusiness Process
e.g. Business Process Model
List of Locations in which the Business Operates
Node = Major BusinessLocation
e.g. Business Logistics
Planner
ENTERPRISE
List of Business Goals/Strat
Ends/Means=Major Bus. Goal/Critical Success Factor
List of Events Significant
Time = Major Business Event
e.g. Master Schedule
List of Organizations
People = Major Organizations
e.g. Work Flow Model
Planner
to the BusinessImportant to the BusinessSCOPE
(CONTEXTUAL)
e.g. Business Plan
Mission & Goals/Objectives
St t & P li
Management Intention
MODEL(CONCEPTUAL)
ENTERPRISE
SYSTEMe.g. Logical Data Model
Ent = Business EntityReln = Business Relationship
e.g. Application Architecture
Proc. = Business ProcessI/O = Business Resources
System
Node = Business LocationLink = Business Linkage
e.g. Distributed SystemArchitecture
Owner
ENTERPRISEMODEL
(CONCEPTUAL)
SYSTEMO
e.g., Business Rule Model
End = Business ObjectiveMeans = Business Strategy
e.g. Processing Structure
Time = Business EventCycle = Business Cycle
People = Organization UnitWork = Work Product
e.g. Human Interface
Owner
Architecture
Strategy & Policy (Governing Rules)
Rulebase/Rulesets
Informal or Detailed Description
Designer
SYSTEMMODEL(LOGICAL)
TECHNOLOGYMODEL
e.g. Physical Data Model
Ent = Data EntityReln = Data Relationship I/O = User Views
Proc .= Application Function
e.g. System Design
Node = I/S Function(Processor, Storage, etc)Link = Line Characteristics
e.g. Technology Architecture
Architecture
Designer
MODEL(LOGICAL)
TECHNOLOGYMODEL
e.g. Rule Design
End = Structural AssertionMeans =Action AssertionCycle = Processing Cycle
Time = System Event
e.g. Control Structure
People = RoleWork = Deliverable
e.g. Presentation Architecture
ArchitectureRulebase/Rulesets(Textual/Decision Trees/Decision Tables)
Formal/Detailed Rules
Detailed Logical Definition
Builder
MODEL(PHYSICAL)
DETAILEDREPRESEN-
e.g. Data Definition
Ent = Segment/Table/etc.Reln = Pointer/Key/etc. I/O = Data Elements/Sets
Proc.= Computer Function
e.g. Program
Node = Hardware/SystemSoftware
Link = Line Specifications
e.g. Network Architecture
Builder
MODEL(PHYSICAL)
DETAILEDREPRESEN-
TATIONS
e.g. Rule Specification
End = ConditionMeans = ActionCycle = Component Cycle
Time = Execute
e.g. Timing Definition
People = UserWork = Screen Formate.g. Security Architecture
Formal/Detailed Rules(Textual/If…Then)
Source Code
Detailed Technical Specification
e.g. DATA
TATIONS(OUT-OF- CONTEXT)
Sub-Contractor
FUNCTIONINGENTERPRISE
Ent = FieldReln = Address I/O = Control Block
Proc.= Language Stmt
e.g. FUNCTION
Node = AddressesLink = Protocols
e.g. NETWORK
TATIONS (OUT-OF
CONTEXT)
Sub-Contractor
FUNCTIONING
End = Sub-conditionMeans = StepCycle = Machine Cycle
Time = Interrupt
e.g. SCHEDULE
People = IdentityWork = Job
e.g. ORGANIZATION e.g. STRATEGYENTERPRISE
(Automated Rules)System Implementation
Enterprise Decision
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Why this is important
Rules steer business decisions
Rulebases store and share rules
Rule engines drive business strategy
Aligning IT systems to business strategy thru rules is a low risk high reward decision with huge benefits:
Agility
Cost
Time to MarketTime to Market
Personalization
Etc.
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