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'''The SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework''' (EAF) is a [[methodology]] and toolset primarily to support the effective adoption of [[Service-oriented architecture|SOA]]. It is based on [[The Open Group Architecture Framework]] (TOGAF) and specifically designed to support packaged solutions and [[Service-oriented architecture]] (SOA).

'''The SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework''' (EAF) is a [[methodology]] and toolset by the German multinational software company [[SAP]]. It is based on [[The Open Group Architecture Framework]] (TOGAF). The [[TOGAF]] Architecture Development Method is a generic method for architecture development, which is designed to deal with most system and organizational requirements. It is usually tailored or extended to suit specific needs.<ref>([[TOGAF]] 8.1 Manual, 2002, The Open Group).</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=SAP |date=8 November 2022 |url=https://groups.community.sap.com/t5/enterprise-architecture-blog-posts/sap-enterprise-architecture-framework/ba-p/124037}}</ref>

== See also ==

The [[TOGAF]] Architecture Development Method is a generic method for architecture development, which is designed to deal with most system and organizational requirements. However, it will often be necessary to modify or extend the ADM, to suit specific needs.<ref>([[TOGAF]] 8.1 Manual, 2002, The Open Group).</ref>

* [[Enterprise architecture framework]]

* [[SAP ERP]]

SAP EAF is a complementary set of additions to [[TOGAF]] to support the specific characteristics of package and service-based architectures. SAP EAF was developed during 2007 by a team of SAP Enterprise Architects, most of whom were [[TOGAF]] 8.1 accredited practitioners. SAP EAF was formally launched at the SAP SAPPHIRE user conference in Atlanta, USA during 2007.

== Alternative Enterprise Architecture Frameworks ==

* [[AGATE (architecture framework)|AGATE]] French Délégation Générale pour l'Armement Atelier de Gestion de l'ArchiTEcture des systèmes d'information et de communication.

* [[DoDAF]] United States Department of Defense Architectural Framework.

* [[IDABC]] Interoperable Delivery (of European egovernment services to public) Administrations, Business and Citizens

* [[FEA]] United States Office of Management and Budget Federal Enterprise Architecture.

* [[MODAF]] United Kingdom Ministry of Defence Architectural Framework.

* [[OBASHI]] (The OBASHI Business & IT methodology and framework.

* [[SABSA]] a comprehensive framework for Enterprise Security Architecture and Service Management.

* [[Zachman Framework]] IBM Framework from the 1980s.

* [[NATO_Architecture_Framework|NAF]] [[NATO]] Architectural Framework.

== References ==

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==External links==

*[https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/go/portal/prtroot/com.sap.km.cm.docs/lw/SOA%20Methodology/Methodology%20for%20Accelerated%20Transformation%20to%20SOA/Index.htm SAP Methodology for Accelerated Transformation to SOA]

*[http://www.sap.com/services/education/catalog/curriculum.epx?context=%5b%5beSOA1%5d%5d%7c Curriculum:Certified Associate SAP Enterprise Architect]

*[https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/scn/go/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/c0da74aa-6f2e-2a10-6387-edbf382f3f87 SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework Unveiled:Aligning IT to the Business]

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