Overview of DoDAF(based on Deskbook)

Agenda:

• Definition of a Framework and an Architecture
• Basic DoDAF structure
- Operational Views
- System Views
- Technical Views
• Process Flow and creation of Views
• Steps involved in construction
• People involved
- who, how and where
• Examples
- SSAF (Sensing System Architectural Framework)

IT Architecture and Framework:

• If you can implement a drawing in ONLY one way, then the drawing contains exact specifications for instantiation and you have a DESIGN
• If you can implement a drawing in more than one way, you have an architecture
• If you can develop more than one architecture, then you have a framework that provides you with the underlying structure for developing these architectures
• A framework should enable you to build specific architectures that meet specific needs.