Frameworx Fundamentals

This course follows on from the Frameworx Overview. It can be customised to meet the needs of particular clients and in addition to the Frameworx Overview, it is typically made up of the following:

Reminder of Frameworx Architecture:
Reminder from 1st phase on how to smooth the adoption of Frameworx - reducing the costs of implementing new systems, diminishing stress, and accelerating the ROI in Frameworx and Frameworx-compliant systems. Students attending this course will not only be exposed to the range of strategies used in Application Data Migration but also given direction on how to choose which strategy to use in different situations and discussions to apply to CUSTOMER. Review of Mini case studies (as publish by TMF).

Introduction to TOGAF:
This module will provide attendees with an overview of Enterprise Architecture and the TOGAF(v9) and a special focus on its architecture development methodology: the ADM. Also it will include an overview of TOGAF's key architectural components and the relationship, synergy and integration points with the NGOSS from the TMF.

Introduction & Application of eTOM:
The eTOM framework is at the heart of NGOSS. It provides the only standardized way within the telecoms industry to capture business processes. This module will provide the attendee with a fundamental understanding of the eTOM framework and how to apply it in business process design. The student will hear how the eTOM fits within the Frameworx and from an Enterprise Architecture perspective and how to apply it real world projects.

Introduction to SID:
This module provides an overview of the SID. It illustrates and describes the role of the SID within Frameworx and provides a general description of the SID modelling patterns, information modelling approach and structure. The SID framework is presented and explained to attendees, including an overview of the SID domains and addenda documents.

Introduction to TAM:
The module will provide an overview of the TAM, its relationship with the eTOM and the SID frameworks, as well as its role within Frameworks. The main focus of this module is the TAM itself and how to integrate it from an Application Architecture perspective, as well as with the other Frameworks components and from an Enterprise Architecture perspective. Some coverage of Enterprise Architecture and Application Architecture will be included. Reference will also be made to Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Integration using Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) or similar concepts