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ADM = Architecture Development Method * the core of TOGAF * a proven way of developing an architecture * designed to adress business requirements * an iterative method * a set of architecture views to ensure that a complex set of requirmements are adequately addressed * each phase includes objectives, approach, inputs, steps and outputs Reasons to adapt the ADM: * In general: turn it from a generic in an organization specific framework * Change order of the phases * Integrate with other enterprise frameworks * "Cut down" for smaller enterprises * To support top-down and replication large and federated enterprises * To harmonize with a third-party product. Use of ADM to establish Architecture Capability (eat your own dog food) Phase A: Establish Project, identify stakeholders, goals and drivers scope and constrains Phase B: Define architectural terms, process, viewpoints and views, accountability, governance and performance metrics for the architecture practicce Phase C: Structure of the Architecture Repository, selcect modelling and information management tools Phase D: Define intrastructre supporting the architecture practice Phase E & F: Planning the establishment of the architecture pracitce Phase G: Implementation of the architecture practice Phase H: Changes are usually triggered during the execution of architecture projects.