Name : Andrew Moheb Mounir

Gp:Se2

Project on Reservation table restaurant management system

Preliminary architecture

inPuts :

1- NonArchitectural Inputs :

Board Strategies and Business Plans:

● Identify any overarching strategies or business plans set forth by the

board that may influence the direction of the project.
● Align the reservation system project with the broader business objectives
of the restaurant, such as improving customer service, increasing revenue,
or enhancing operational efficiency.
​ Business Strategy:
● Ensure that the reservation system supports the restaurant's business
strategy, whether it focuses on attracting new customers, retaining
existing ones, or optimizing table turnover.
​ IT Strategy:
● Integrate the reservation system project into the restaurant's IT strategy,
considering aspects such as technology infrastructure, software
architecture, and data management.
​ Business Principles, Goals, and Drivers :
● Incorporate the restaurant's business principles, goals, and drivers into the
design of the reservation system.
● Examples may include principles of customer satisfaction, goals of
increasing table utilization, and drivers such as market competition or
changing consumer preferences.
​ Major Frameworks Operating in the Business :
● Identify any existing project or portfolio management frameworks utilized
within the restaurant business.
● Ensure that the reservation system project aligns with these frameworks
to facilitate efficient project management and resource allocation.
​ Governance and Legal Frameworks, Including Architecture Governance Strategy:
 ● Adhere to governance and legal frameworks relevant to the restaurant
industry, such as regulatory compliance standards for data privacy and
security.
● Implement an architecture governance strategy to ensure that the design
and development of the reservation system comply with architectural
standards and best practices.
​ Architecture Capability:
● Assess the restaurant's existing architecture capability and IT
infrastructure to determine the feasibility and scalability of the reservation
system project.
● Leverage existing architectural patterns and technologies where
applicable to streamline development and integration efforts.
​ Partnership and Contract Agreements:
● Identify any partnerships or contract agreements with external vendors or
service providers that may impact the implementation of the reservation
system.
● Ensure that contractual obligations and service level agreements are
considered in the project planning and execution.

Organizational Model for Enterprise Architecture:

● Scope of Organizations Impacted: Identify the various departments or

stakeholders within the restaurant organization that will be impacted by
the reservation system, including front-of-house staff, management, and
IT support.
● Maturity Assessment, Gaps, and Resolution Approach: Conduct a maturity
assessment of the current architecture capability within the restaurant
organization. Identify any gaps between the current state and desired
future state, and outline a resolution approach to address these gaps.
● Roles and Responsibilities for Architecture Team(s): Define the roles and
responsibilities of the architecture team(s) involved in the design,
development, and maintenance of the reservation system. This may
include architects, developers, testers, and support personnel.
● Budget Requirements: Estimate the budget required to develop and
implement the reservation system, considering factors such as software
development costs, infrastructure expenses, and personnel expenses for
the architecture team.
 ● Governance and Support Strategy: Establish a governance framework to
oversee the architecture process and ensure alignment with business
goals and objectives. Define mechanisms for decision-making, risk
management, and ongoing support and maintenance of the reservation
system.
​ Existing Architecture Framework:
● Architecture Method: Determine the architecture method or approach that
will be used to design and implement the reservation system. This could
be based on industry standards such as TOGAF (The Open Group
Architecture Framework) or a customized methodology tailored to the
specific needs of the restaurant.
● Architecture Content: Define the key architectural artifacts that will be
developed as part of the reservation system project, such as conceptual
models, design specifications, and implementation plans.
● Configured and Deployed Tools: Identify any tools or software platforms
that will be used to support the architecture process, such as modeling
tools, version control systems, or collaboration platforms.
● Architecture Principles: Establish a set of architecture principles that will
guide the design and development of the reservation system. These
principles should align with the broader business goals and objectives of
the restaurant.
● Architecture Repository: Set up an architecture repository to store and
manage architectural artifacts, documentation, and other relevant
information related to the reservation system project.

Steps :

​ Scope the Enterprise Organizations Impacted: Identify stakeholders within the

restaurant organization affected by the system, and determine its scope in terms
of organizational impact.
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​ Confirm Governance and Support Frameworks: Establish governance
mechanisms and support frameworks to guide decision-making and ensure
alignment with business objectives.
​
​ Define and Establish Enterprise Architecture Team and Organization: Form a
dedicated architecture team with defined roles and responsibilities to oversee the
design and implementation of the system.
​
​ Identify and Establish Architecture Principles: Define guiding principles to inform
the design and development of the system, aligning with broader business goals.
​
​ Tailor the TOGAF Framework and Other Selected Architecture Frameworks:
Customize architecture frameworks such as TOGAF to suit the project's specific
needs and incorporate other methodologies as needed.
​
​ Develop a Strategy and Implementation Plan for Tools and Techniques: Plan the
selection and deployment of tools and techniques to support the architecture
process, ensuring they align with project requirements and team capabilities.

​ Organizational Model for Enterprise Architecture:

● Identify impacted departments and stakeholders.
● Assess maturity, identify gaps, and propose resolution.
● Define roles and responsibilities for the architecture team.
● Consider constraints and estimate budget requirements.
● Establish governance and support strategies.
​ Tailored Architecture Framework:
● Customize TOGAF with agile methodologies.
● Define deliverables, principles, and populate the repository.
● Implement tools and reference business principles.
● Optionally, initiate with a formal request for architecture work.
​ Architecture Governance Framework:
● Ensure alignment with business objectives and compliance.
● Define roles, processes for reviewing artifacts, and conflict resolution.
​ Architecture of the Enterprise Architecture Capability :
● Define components, interactions, and dependencies of the EA capability.
● Identify resources and establish mechanisms for continuous
improvement.
Architecture vision

​ Organizational Model for Enterprise Architecture:

● Scope of Organizations Impacted: Identify departments such as
front-of-house staff, management, and IT support impacted by the
reservation system.

● Maturity Assessment, Gaps, and Resolution Approach: Assess current

architecture maturity, identify gaps, and propose solutions like training or
hiring.

● Roles and Responsibilities for Architecture Team(s): Define roles like

Enterprise Architect, Solution Architect, and responsibilities such as
system design and alignment with business goals.

● Constraints on Architecture Work: Consider constraints like time,

resources, and compatibility with existing systems.

● Re-use Requirements: Identify opportunities for reusing existing

components or technologies to streamline development.

● Budget Requirements: Estimate budget for software development,

infrastructure setup, and maintenance.

● Requests for Change: Document any requested changes to the

architecture or project scope.
 ● Governance and Support Strategy: Establish a governance framework and
support mechanisms to guide decision-making and ensure alignment with
business goals.

​ Tailored Architecture Framework:

● Tailored Architecture Method: Customize TOGAF with agile methodologies
to suit the project's needs.

● Tailored Architecture Content: Define deliverables such as conceptual

architecture diagrams, detailed specifications, and implementation plans.

● Architecture Principles: Incorporate existing business principles into the

design to ensure alignment with broader organizational goals.

● Configured and Deployed Tools: Implement tools like modeling software,

version control systems, and collaboration platforms to support
architecture activities.

● Populated Architecture Repository: Populate the architecture repository

with existing architectural documentation, including framework
descriptions, baseline descriptions, and Architecture Building Blocks
(ABBs).

Steps:

​ Establish the Architecture Project:

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 ● Formalize the architecture project, outlining its objectives, scope, and
stakeholders.

​ Identify Stakeholders, Concerns, and Business Requirements:

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● Identify stakeholders involved in the project and their concerns, including
front-of-house staff, management, and IT support.
● Gather and prioritize business requirements for the reservation system,
such as improving customer experience and optimizing table utilization.

​ Confirm and Elaborate Business Goals, Business Drivers, and Constraints:

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● Confirm business goals, drivers, and constraints, such as increasing
revenue, reducing wait times, and budget limitations.

​ Evaluate Capabilities:
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● Evaluate the organization's capabilities, including existing infrastructure,
technical expertise, and operational processes.

​ Assess Readiness for Business Transformation:

​
● Assess the readiness of the organization for implementing the reservation
system, considering factors like cultural acceptance, training needs, and
change management.

​ Define Scope:
​
● Define the scope of the project, specifying what functionalities and
features will be included in the reservation system.
 ​ Confirm and Elaborate Architecture Principles, including Business Principles:
​
● Confirm and elaborate on architecture principles that will guide the design
and development of the system, ensuring alignment with business
principles and objectives.
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​ Develop Architecture Vision:
​
● Develop a clear vision for the architecture of the reservation system,
outlining its key components, interactions, and value propositions.

​ Define the Target Architecture Value Propositions and KPIs:

​
● Define the value propositions of the target architecture, specifying key
performance indicators (KPIs) to measure its success.

​ Identify the Business Transformation Risks and Mitigation Activities:

​
● Identify potential risks associated with the business transformation, such
as resistance to change or technical challenges, and develop mitigation
strategies to address them.

​ Develop Statement of Architecture Work; Secure Approval:

​
● Develop a comprehensive Statement of Architecture Work (SoAW),
detailing the tasks, deliverables, and timelines for the architecture project,
and secure approval from relevant stakeholders.

Output :

Approved Statement of Architecture Work:

● Architecture Project Description and Scope: Detail the objectives, scope, and
boundaries of the architecture project, focusing on developing a reservation
system for the restaurant.

● Overview of Architecture Vision: Provide a high-level overview of the architecture

vision, outlining key components and value propositions.

● Architecture Project Plan and Schedule: Present a detailed project plan and
schedule, including milestones, deliverables, and timelines.

● Refined Statements of Business Principles, Business Goals, and Business

Drivers: Update and refine statements of business principles, goals, and drivers
to reflect the approved architecture project.

● Architecture Principles: Define architecture principles that will guide the design
and development of the reservation system.

● Capability Assessment: Assess the organization's capabilities to ensure

readiness for implementing the reservation system.

● Tailored Architecture Framework: Customize the architecture framework to suit

the engagement, including methods, content, and tools.

● Architecture Vision:
● Problem Description: Describe the challenges and opportunities
addressed by the reservation system project.
● Objective of the Statement of Architecture Work: Clarify the objectives and
scope of the architecture work to be undertaken.
● Summary Views: Provide summary views of the architecture vision,
highlighting key components and interactions.
● Refined Key High-Level Stakeholder Requirements: Detail refined
stakeholder requirements to ensure alignment with business needs.
● Draft Architecture Definition Document: Present draft versions of the
Baseline and/or Target Architectures for various architecture domains.

● Communications Plan: Outline a plan for communication and collaboration

among stakeholders, ensuring transparency and engagement throughout the
project.
 ● Additional Content Populating the Architecture Repository: Populate the
architecture repository with additional content, such as framework descriptions,
baseline descriptions, and Architecture Building Blocks (ABBs).

Business Architecture :

INPUT:

​ Organizational Model for Enterprise Architecture:

● Scope of Organizations Impacted: Identify departments such as
front-of-house staff, management, and IT support impacted by the
reservation system.
● Maturity Assessment, Gaps, and Resolution Approach: Assess current
architecture maturity and propose solutions for any gaps.
● Roles and Responsibilities for Architecture Team(s): Define roles like
Enterprise Architect, Solution Architect, and responsibilities such as
system design and alignment with business goals.
● Constraints on Architecture Work: Consider constraints like time,
resources, and compatibility with existing systems.
● Budget Requirements: Estimate budget for software development,
infrastructure setup, and maintenance.
● Governance and Support Strategy: Establish a governance framework and
support mechanisms to guide decision-making and ensure alignment with
business goals.
​ Tailored Architecture Framework:
● Tailored Architecture Method: Customize TOGAF with agile methodologies
to suit the project's needs.
● Tailored Architecture Content: Define deliverables such as conceptual
architecture diagrams, detailed specifications, and implementation plans.
● Configured and Deployed Tools: Implement tools like modeling software,
version control systems, and collaboration platforms to support
architecture activities.
​ Approved Statement of Architecture Work:
● Ensure that the approved Statement of Architecture Work is utilized as a
guide for the business architecture phase, aligning all activities with its
objectives and scope.
​ Architecture Principles:
 ● Refine and adhere to architecture principles, including existing business
principles, to guide the design and development process.
​ Enterprise Continuum:
● Utilize the Enterprise Continuum to categorize and organize architectural
assets and artifacts, facilitating reusability and alignment with
organizational standards.
​ Architecture Repository:
● Populate the architecture repository with reusable building blocks,
reference models, organization-specific reference models, and standards
to support business architecture activities.
​ Architecture Vision:
● Leverage the Architecture Vision to describe the problem, objectives, and
refined stakeholder requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals.

Steps:

​ Select Reference Models, Viewpoints, and Tools:

● Choose relevant reference models, viewpoints, and tools to guide the
development of the business architecture.

​ Develop Baseline Business Architecture Description:

● Create a baseline description of the current business architecture,
detailing existing processes, capabilities, and organizational structures
related to table reservations.

​ Develop Target Business Architecture Description:

● Design a target business architecture that aligns with the goals and
objectives of the reservation system project, incorporating improvements
and enhancements.

​ Perform Gap Analysis:

 ● Conduct a gap analysis to identify differences between the baseline and
target business architectures, highlighting areas for improvement and
refinement.

​ Define Candidate Roadmap Components:

● Define candidate roadmap components to address identified gaps and
guide the implementation of the target business architecture.

​ Resolve Impacts Across the Architecture Landscape:

● Resolve any impacts across the architecture landscape, ensuring that
changes to the business architecture align with other architectural
domains and organizational goals.

​ Conduct Formal Stakeholder Review:

● Engage stakeholders in a formal review process to gather feedback and
ensure that the proposed business architecture meets their needs and
expectations.

​ Finalize the Business Architecture:

● Incorporate stakeholder feedback and make any necessary adjustments
to finalize the business architecture, ensuring alignment with project
objectives.

​ Create/Update the Architecture Definition Document:

● Document the finalized business architecture in the Architecture Definition
Document, capturing key decisions, rationale, and future considerations.
Outputs :

Refined and Updated Deliverables:

● Statement of Architecture Work: Update the SoAW as necessary to reflect

changes and progress made during the Business Architecture phase.
● Validated Business Principles, Business Goals, and Business Drivers: Ensure that
these are updated to reflect any changes or refinements identified during the
phase.
● Architecture Principles: Review and refine architecture principles as needed to
align with the updated business architecture.

● Draft Architecture Definition Document:

● Baseline Business Architecture: If appropriate, include an approved
baseline business architecture description.
● Target Business Architecture: Develop and approve a target business
architecture, including organization structure, business goals, functions,
capabilities, services, products, processes, roles, data model, and
correlation of functions and capabilities.
● Views Corresponding to Selected Viewpoints: Develop views addressing
key stakeholder concerns, such as organizational structure, capabilities,
and processes.

● Draft Architecture Requirements Specification:

● Gap Analysis Results: Document the results of the gap analysis conducted
during the phase.
● Technical Requirements: Identify and prioritize technical implications for
the remaining architecture domains, such as speed of transaction
processing and security considerations.
● Updated Business Requirements: Ensure that business requirements are
updated based on the refined business architecture.

● Business Architecture Components of an Architecture Roadmap: Develop

components of the architecture roadmap related to the business architecture,
outlining the sequence of activities and initiatives required to achieve the target
state.