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The TOGAF standard is a framework - a detailed method and a set of supporting tools - for developing an Enterprise Architecture, developed by members of The Open Group Architecture Forum. The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2 is an update providing additional guidance, correcting errors, introducing structural changes to support the TOGAF Library (an extensive collection of reference material), and removing obsolete content. It may be used freely by any organization wishing to develop an Enterprise Architecture for use within that organization (subject to the Conditions of Use). This Book is divided into six parts: Part I - Introduction: This part provides a high-level introduction to the key concepts of Enterprise Architecture and in particular the TOGAF approach. It contains the definitions of terms used throughout the standard; Part II - Architecture Development Method: This is the core of the TOGAF framework. It describes the TOGAF Architecture Development Method (ADM) - a step-by-step approach to developing an Enterprise Architecture; Part III - ADM Guidelines & Techniques: This part contains a collection of guidelines and techniques available for use in applying the TOGAF framework and the TOGAF ADM. Additional guidelines and techniques are also in the TOGAF Library (available online from The Open Group); Part IV - Architecture Content Framework: This part describes the TOGAF content framework, including a structured metamodel for architectural artifacts, the use of re-usable architecture building blocks, and an overview of typical architecture deliverables; Part V - Enterprise Continuum & Tools: This part discusses appropriate taxonomies and tools to categorize and store the outputs of architecture activity within an enterprise; Part VI - Architecture Capability Framework: This part discusses the organization, processes, skills, roles, and responsibilities required to establish and operate an architecture practice within an enterprise.

This is the official Pocket Guide for the TOGAF® Standard, Version 9.2, from The Open Group. It is published in hard copy and electronic formats by Van Haren Publishing. The TOGAF Standard, a standard of The Open Group, is a proven Enterprise Architecture methodology and framework used by the world''s leading organizations to improve business efficiency. It is the most prominent and reliable Enterprise Architecture standard, ensuring consistent standards, methods, and communication among Enterprise Architecture professionals. Those professionals who are fluent in the TOGAF approach enjoy greater industry credibility, job effectiveness, and career opportunities. The TOGAF approach helps practitioners avoid being locked into proprietary methods, utilize resources more efficiently and effectively, and realize a greater return on investment.

IT Service Management (ITSM) quality is one of the most important requirements to provide valuable services that add value to the business. The ISO/IEC 20000 standard for the IT Service Management has been able to join together the principles of ISO quality management and the standard ITSM processes in the market.

This Pocket Guide is a concise summary of ITIL® V 3. A quick, portable reference tool to this leading standard within the Service Management community.Additionally for readers the processes are covered in a separate section.

SqEME® is an open standard for developing a processed-centred architecture of an enterprise. It may be reproduced freely by any organization wishing to use it to develop a governance structure on the quality of their business processes. SqEME® Process Management is a method that facilitates discussion of the design of the organization, in a subtle but unambiguous way. Processes have to hold a prominent place in observing organizations: how are the different parts of the organization tuned to each other and how does adequate communication take place?SqEME® as a methodology views processes from four different perspectives. SqEME® calls these ‘windows’, by means of which one seeks for the Constitution, Chemistry, Correspondence and Construction of the enterprise. SqEME® is the result of more than twenty years experience with the management of business processes within various organizations. SqEME® has been applied successfully in industry (chemistry, automotive, construction, paper), in the business sector (IT service, healthcare), in the non-profit sector, and in public companies such as the Prosecution Counsel, County Councils and local authorities. This book is particularly aimed at professionals who are involved in the change process within process-driven organizations. Anyone wishing to familiarize themselves with process-centred thinking will be pleased to find that this book adopts an innovative, yet practice-proven approach. The SqEME® Foundation is a platform for discussing the method and its application, where insights into the basic assumptions and backgrounds are shared: www.sqeme.org.

CONTAINS THE TEXT FOR THE FULL ISO/IEC STANDARDThis groundbreaking new title looks at the ISO/IEC 20000 Standard: the scope and the its basis on the concept of a quality management system. By explain the basic processes and functions within IT Service Management it describes for the reader some of the common concepts and definitions that are understood across the globe. It builds on this by describing the basic building blocks of the standard that can be applied to ANY service management framework: whether it is ITIL or any other. ISO/IEC 20000 An Introduction describes Service Management standards that must be attained for corporate accreditation

Previously known as: 'IT Service Management based on ITIL V3 - A Pocket Guide' This really popular pocket guide is a quick, portable reference tool designed for managers, to give an overall picture of the ITIL V3 upgrade. Covering not only the ITIL V3 Service Lifecycle approach, to provide even greater value, this handy new guide also describes the ITIL V3 functions and processes in a separate section as well. Key Features Our Yearly Top 1 Bestseller Endorsed by APMG - the official accreditor of OGC Key Content great for Foundation Exam preparation Portable Reference Guide and contains all the fundamentals The ITIL Service Lifecycle and the ITIL processes and functions are listed separately for a better practical approach ITIL V3 Lifecycle includes Service Strategy, Service Design, Service Transition, Service Operation, and Continual Service Improvement. The body of this pocket guide is set up in two parts: Part 1 deals with the ITIL V3 Service Lifecycle, Part 2 deals with the individual functions and processes that are described in ITIL V3.