Automated Diagrams
Maintaining Enterprise Architecture Metadata
from a Holistic, Enterprise Perspective
Not to be confused with Diagramming Automation
Automated diagrams for the EA Toolkit means dynamically creating all
diagrams from the repository according to predefined templates. This should
not be confused with automating the diagramming process by using a product
like Microsoft Visio where the diagram is stored in a repository rather than the
content that makes up the diagram.
Change Management
Updates to the repository should be done within the System Development Life
Cycle as a primary tool where multiple alternatives may be evaluated using
models rather than needing to build prototypes.
Diagrams are Enterprise Assets
The diagrams used by Enterprise Architects are assets of the enterprise.
These diagrams need to be managed and made accessible in the same
manner as with any engineering environment. They can be used to foster an
agile environment where technical documentation can be depended upon for
accuracy.