- Title
- Architecture profile
Subprofiles
Status
Architecture profile
Architecture Formalism
This profile mandates NAFv4 as the conceptual foundation for architecting in NATO.
Architecture Management Application
Mandatory
Organisations will have to select one of the two agreed Meta Models either either Archimate from Open Group or UAF from OMG.
- DPC AC/322-N(2018)-0002 - NATO Architecture Framework (NAF) v4
- Open Group C197 - ArchiMate 3.1 Specification
- OMG UAF Ver 1.0 Appendix A (DMM) - Unified Architecture Framework 1.0 (UAF) Domain Meta Model (DMM)
Optional
Architecture Standard Language
The following standards describe both a modelling language and a notation for developing models. UAF and Archimate for modelling NAF 4 compliant architecture descriptions.
Architecture Management Application
Mandatory
Depending on the meta Model uses the following specifications apply
- OMG UAF Ver 1.0 - Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) Ver 1.0
- Open Group C197 - ArchiMate 3.1 Specification
Optional
Architecture Process
When developing architectures the adapted ADM methodology from TOGAF as described in NAF 4 chapter 2 should be followed. It is also recommended to be familiar with ISO 42020 as it covers aspect not included in NAF 4.
Architecture Management Application
Mandatory
Recommended
Chapter 2 in NAF should always be followed42020 may be used as well
Architecture Evaluation
ISO 42030 describes how architecture evaluations are performed for many reasons, including – determining if a system of interest has been or is being architected in such a way that it fulfils its intended purpose, evaluating the architecture’s effectiveness and suitability towards particular needs of stakeholders, identifying risks for mitigation and identifying opportunities for its improvement. Stakeholders involved in architecture governance are often accountable for these and they have a need to conduct or commission recurring architecture evaluations which can be executed in a systematic fashion.
Architecture Management Application
Mandatory
For evaluation of Architecture Products use ISO/IEC/IEEE 42030 an ATAM as evaluation method is recommended
Recommended
Use ATAM as evaluation method for architecture products.
Mandatory
If assessment of the applied architecting process is required
Architecture Product Exchange
Architecture products shall be exchanged in accordance with the ArchiMate Model Exchange File Format using a pivot meta model
Architecture Management Application
Mandatory
This requires a new guidance document to be developed by the ACaT.
Architecture Management
Ensure execution of directives for development of the architectures, to ensure that the development runs according to these directives, to the expected timetables, to the assigned budgets, and that the architecture satisfies its objectives.
Architecture Management Application
Mandatory
For service quality aspects - partially or totally compliant.
Architecture Governance
Establish standards and policies related to one or more architectures of interest and their development, and to monitor and facilitate the alignment of the architecture(s) to stakeholder concerns, policies and standards, including organizational and environmental constraints.
Architecture Management Application
Mandatory
For methodology and quality aspects - partially or totally compliant.