Guides
The Open Group Guides are supporting documents. They provide advice and best practice on using and/or adopting Open Group standards and other standards.
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The Open Group Standards Process
Learn MoreThis document defines The Open Group Standards Process, the procedures for key tasks within The Open Group standards development activities. [Refreshed September 2018]
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Intelligence & Reporting Supporting Activity in the IT4IT™ Reference Architecture
This document describes the generic structure of the Intelligence & Reporting (I&R) model for the IT4IT Reference Architecture, Version 2.1.Learn More -
The Open Group FACE™ Contract Guide: Guidance in Writing Solicitations and Proposals with FACE Requirements, Version 2.0
This FACE Contract Guide serves as a reference for including FACE requirements into a solicitation or proposal.Learn More -
Starting an Enterprise Architecture Capability in the Government Sector
The focus of this Guide is to establish, build, and operate an architecture practice.Learn More -
A Handbook for the Consensus Decision-Making Process
This document provides a Handbook for individuals who are participating in Forums or Work Groups within The Open Group. It includes guidance on the consensus decision-making process.Learn More -
A Handbook for Elected Officers of The Open Group Forums and Work Groups
This document provides a Handbook for individuals who are elected to serve as Chairs, Co-Chairs, or Vice-Chairs of a Forum or Work Group within The Open Group. It includes descriptions of the responsibilities for Elected Officers and guidance on leading meetings and the consensus decision-making process. This document should be read in conjunction with the Handbook for the Consensus Decision-Making Process.Learn More -
A Handbook for Individuals Acting as The Open Group Liaison to Another Organization
This document provides a Handbook for individuals who are elected to serve as The Open Group liaisons to other organizations. It defines the process for establishing liaisons, appointing Liaison Representatives, and approving liaison statements. It also includes descriptions of the mandate, expectations, tasks, and responsibilities placed on Liaison Representatives.Learn More -
A Handbook for Publications Development
This document provides a Handbook for individuals who are participating in Forums or Work Groups within The Open Group. It includes guidance on the development of The Open Group publications. It should be read in conjunction with The Open Group Standards Process and the Handbook for the Consensus Decision-Making Process.Learn More -
A Practical Approach to Application Portfolio Consolidation using the TOGAF® Standard
This Guide is intended to help enterprises who are attempting to simplify, rationalize, and consolidate their application portfolios in support of delivering business value and enabling business agility.Learn More -
TOGAF® Series Guide: Business Models
This is a TOGAF® Series Guide. It provides a basis for Enterprise Architects to understand and utilize business models, which describe the rationale of how an organization creates, delivers, and captures value. This document supports development of a TOGAF Business Architecture.Learn More