Zachman Framework A Tutorial (5 Pages 2148 Words)

Abstract

This paper is about the Zachman Framework and its overall use as an Enterprise Architecture. The paper begins with the definition of Enterprise Architecture and framework in general. Then it shows a brief background about the maker of the framework, John A. Zachman. Next is the history of the Zachman Framework itself. Finally, we discuss the main purpose and structure of the Zachman Framework. Who is John Zachman? John Zachman was born in 1934 and is the pioneer of the Zachman Framework. He was a former line officer in the United States Navy and a retired commander in the United States Naval Reserve. He graduated at Northwestern University with a degree in chemistry, was a former teacher at Turfs University,...