What is Enterprise Architecture (EA) and why is it important? EA concepts explained in a simple way.

Enterprise architecture is a way to understand how an organization works. We have often made it too complex in some cases and worried about the mechanics of EA rather than focusing on the value it provides. Here, we focus on understanding the core concepts after which we can worry about the mechanics. EA should be the foundation for any business transformation.
This video was created by a collaboration between Christine and Raj to clarify what EA is and how it can help organizations.
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[@clnarain]

Excellent! Only a person like Raj can pull such a complex topic off in under seven minutes. The video made me feel like I had brushed through the entire togaf study guide in one shot

[@RajRamesh]

Thanks cinarain for your kind words

[@sananysm]

This video succinctly explains Enterprise Architecture! Kudos to Dr. Raj Ramesh and Christine Stephenson!

[@hanurekarajesh301]

Thank you so much for sharing. It's easy and simple to break it down 4 domains as you did that holistically summarize EA need and its significance for an organization.

[@CheesyGiant82]

Thank you. I'm in HR desperately trying to understand my business more and this is just increasing my admiration of the colleagues I work with.

[@RajRamesh]

great

[@techskolo252]

Oh man, what a wonderful simplified explanation. Well done.

[@damawat]

Again simply superb explanation in such a short and crisp form. While seeing this video I was imagining where all I fall and where all EA handling this complex architecture.

[@utpak100]

Thank you so much - looking forward to detailed deep dive on IT part

[@chrischamberlain1729]

Great video which shows, in a non-technical way, what EA is and the important elements of it.

[@GavinKing_AKA_plumpNation]

This is one of the clearest explanations I have seen. Bravo.

[@RajRamesh]

Thank you

[@ayreej]

Thank you for this comprehensive overview. You really simplified this complex topic very clearly. Kudos to that.

[@RajRamesh]

Glad it was helpful!

[@heathgascoigne]

Nice one Raj 🙌🏼 Good to see the use of Technology Architecture to support the Business Architecture. In my experience, it’s Technology Architecture that drives Business and Business Architecture requirements, due to misguided focus on Technology. If the Business doesn’t have a need or use for the technology, no matter how ‘cutting edge’ it appears or is sold, it will as you say ‘easily becomes obsolete’. Unfortunately companies are realising that the hard one, hence the high failure rate in digital transformations 😏

[@arnoldforova9317]

I need to understand EA to assist my entire country in its governments digital transformation. Thanks for creating this.

[@manishachoudhary7221]

Thanks for explaining so nicely. I am doing my Executive mgmt course from IIM, even they are giving this as a reference link to understand EA. Have my exam tomorrow on MIS and this really helps. Appreciate your support.

[@RajRamesh]

Glad it was helpful, and thanks for letting me know. I had no idea how much this video is referenced. Best wishes on your exam.

[@duncanreign8744]

@manishachoudhary7221 what was your specialzation?

[@RandomAlias1]

absolutely outstanding work. No marketing fluff. just plain to the point. You earned a sub!

[@RajRamesh]

Much appreciated!

[@Sam-jh2sq]

This is the best and simplest video that explains satisactorily what EA is, thank you for this.

[@RajRamesh]

Glad it was helpful!

[@vkrsoft]

2:22 complex. Amazingly crisp, concise, yet detailed. Very nicely explained; clarified EA in nutshell. Thanks a lot!

[@RajRamesh]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TVVDINAKARAN]

I was preparing for CISSP and was struggling to understand what is meant by EA and atlast you taught me that the combination of those four domain is EA. Quite helpful

[@RajRamesh]

Excellent, thanks

[@apsaraheellage2235]

Nailed it! After going through a range of TOGAF materials and other references I was not yet able to clearly define "why EA?" and "what it does?" but yours is the best! Pls keep doing what you doing, I am that top fan who is (im)patiently waiting for your next video to come up every week.

[@RajRamesh]

Excellent!

[@kintho1]

This is probably the best sub 10 minutes explanation of EA that I have come across. Thanks

[@RajRamesh]

Wow, thanks!

[@kintho1]

@@RajRamesh can I use this periodically in my training course?

[@Alex-UK369]

Excellent Mr. Raj Ramesh, everything in one picture

[@huntingdescriptions2121]

This is Gold. Open Group must make this mandatory viewing for Enterprise Architects. Thank you Dr Raj.

[@RajRamesh]

Thanks, appreciate that :-)

[@marvinjoyceburgstededijk9749]

Not one source I came across could explain the relationships between the architectures as you just did. Thank you!

[@RajRamesh]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nandu2106]

there are 1000's of videos and its when we watch this kind of video we get knowledge and satisfaction... thank you Raj for such a short crisp and clear video..

[@RajRamesh]

It's my pleasure

[@mohammedsulthan2101]

Thank you so much for your wonderful explanation of EA

[@alexstarjunior]

Very well explained and I would say this is the best source of information about TOGAF, packed in just 6 minutes box. Thanks for sharing the knowledge, much appreciated!

[@RajRamesh]

thanks, and that means a lot to me.

[@oracam437]

The Best! Spoken very clearly which is difficult to find on KZbin.

[@RajRamesh]

Wow, thank you!

[@rajmohanpanadiwal1894]

You nailed it Raj! Its simply amazing that how nicely you explained a highly complex topic with ease and that too in such a simple term, truly kudos to you.

[@RajRamesh]

My pleasure

[@brucevelez13]

Thank you for making this subject so easy to understand!

[@RajRamesh]

Glad it was helpful!

[@piti130]

Hi Raj, thank you for your amazing video. It's unbelievable : you clarify EA concept less than 7 min !

[@RajRamesh]

Glad you liked it

[@JoseMTamez]

Good video and a great explanation of what EA is to a business.

[@lukos1107]

Thank you for this, I finally get it. I listened to my teacher yap for 2.5 hours on this topic and I understood nothing at the end of it.

[@RajRamesh]

Haha - that's interesting. I've sat through boring classes always wondering how I would have made it more interesting. Now this is my attempt to right some of that :-). Really appreciate your comment.

[@worldpeace2688]

Im a newbie. And i love this. How can i start learning? Any start up ea consultants?

[@melegaunt01x]

I felt like this is a really good video and very illustrative. Excellent work. Thank you for sharing.

[@tapanpradhan8649]

One of the most informative and well explained video on Enterprise Architecture! It can't be more simpler! Thank you Raj Ramesh for the video and effort.

[@RajRamesh]

Thanks Tapan. Glad you found it valuable.

[@petenutt]

Great Overview. Thank you!

[@adeelrazakhan6720]

Very good presentation, described a complex scenario in a simple and easy to understand way.

[@benspencer-jones]

Incredibly well explained!

[@umersaeed6032]

Definitely liked the video, explained very simply. Thanks

[@suhasvengilat1026]

Simply superb - how missed this content is what I'm upset about.

[@RajRamesh]

thank you!

[@arrabtayyan]

Great video, explaining Ea in a very engaging way

[@akinyibittner]

Great! I've been looking for the simplest way to explain EA. Great!

[@sathishrajasekar1155]

Thank you, Very crisp and clear overview on Enterprise Architecture

[@RajRamesh]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mutukupatrickmwangangi9556]

Excellently put.. just wow.. they say if you cannot explain it in simple language ..then you don't understand it.. I feel enlightened Raj.

[@RajRamesh]

thank you!

[@tanveeriqbal6680]

This is what I was looking, it’s a great video. Thanks for sharing this

[@michaelzachary1]

Beautifully explained, thanks so much for sharing.

[@RajRamesh]

thank you

[@dimitrirazine]

+1

[@tanzeelmirza786]

Very short and simple explanation of Enterprise Architecture and its components. Important part which I liked about the purpose behind EA to connect different parts of business and make them work together towards a desired outcome. Thank you very much the video on this topic.

[@RajRamesh]

Glad you liked it

[@mollywilkey504]

complex to say the least! Thank you for sharing

[@mannn2403]

Nicely articulated, one of the major issue which we observe is the actual implementation of any plan at ground level where aligning the human resource and mindset becomes a challenge and a key success factor in any architectural success

[@RajRamesh]

Yes, for successful implementation we need to consider many factors. Some of these are deterministic - like how system behave, and some are non-deterministic like how people react to change. Managing all that is the skill of a great implementation manager/team.

[@nivethaselvam9318]

I'm a bit technologically-challenged and yet I could understand this. Lucid and crisp explanation. Thanks alot.

[@RajRamesh]

Great to hear!

[@nivethaselvam9318]

@@RajRamesh Thanks a lot Mr. Raj😁

[@vuanh4084]

thanks so much for your excellent video. It helps me easily understand a hard topic like enterprise architecture. With your clear explanation, now I know this topic more clear. Please keep your clever works

[@RajRamesh]

Thanks Vu. Happy that it helps people like you.

[@harishkgopalan]

Well articulated explanation of Enterprise Architecture

[@roblox34306]

Very informative! Thank you

[@sveta6793]

Great explanation! Thank you :)

[@seb4uchinky1]

Absolute amazing video , to the point and crisp.. much informative .. thanks..

[@RajRamesh]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AbdulSalam-iu7bf]

Great explanation, thank you.

[@jashuacovington8344]

Totally agree. Really clear and concise definition of EA in his video.

[@pink221]

Excellent! I'm looking forward to starting my MSc module on Computer Architecture.

[@RajRamesh]

Great! Best of luck!

[@simonhansen8205]

Very clear and succinct. Thank you!

[@RajRamesh]

You're very welcome!

[@tonyp44202]

Great video, extremely helpful. Looking for more information/resources on the technology architecture portion.

[@rudzambilu7522]

You are simply the best, thank you very much.

[@RajRamesh]

thank you

[@amanmehta7]

very well explained. thank you.

[@Yassermoghrabiah]

it is really inspiring ... Thanks

[@fitmeeka]

I always love your content very direct and to the point. thank you!

[@RajRamesh]

I appreciate that!

[@khairyfarhan]

Thank you sir for an excellent video explaining what EA is. Brilliant!

[@RajRamesh]

Thank you so very much!

[@sidbha1]

nice, simple and precise

[@tegemeavirtualassistants9577]

Very well explained. Thank you for packaging and sharing this knowledge. Looking forward to applying this information

[@RajRamesh]

Glad it was helpful!

[@shameerhameed9039]

Thank you for explaining in simple language

[@jvillalobosl]

Thank you Raj... your work is excellent!

[@RajRamesh]

So nice of you

[@anbuselvan2004]

Very simple and easy to understand 👍

[@wellwonky]

Superb! - thanks for sharing.

[@sabyasachibanerjee124]

Extremely well made video. Very nicely explained. Thank You!

[@RajRamesh]

Glad it was helpful!

[@retajkamal8719]

very good job ...thank u

[@vkhans]

Your understanding on EA is very deep. Finally I get it what this EA fuzz is all about.

[@RajRamesh]

Thanks @Vasimullah. Glad it helped

[@KolawoleAriyibi]

Really complex.... well appreciated packs

[@JaneQPublic]

Wonderfully produced and informative video- thank you

[@RajRamesh]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@hunterkislauskis793]

Excellent video. The sketching was equally impressive!

[@RajRamesh]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@KelvinMeeks]

Raj, well done. Very nice video. Concise, crisp, clear.

[@RajRamesh]

Thanks a lot!

[@ArashNawabi]

that was great. Thank you!

[@anacruz8694]

Thanks a lot. It really helped me.

[@vikaskulkarni6334]

Same comment as Amerdeep Gurung - Excellent !!!

[@RajRamesh]

Thanks

[@cindyg5713]

Thank you. Very clear explanation

[@RajRamesh]

Thank you!

[@carlosferracini8149]

Very good explanation ! Tks for that.

[@RajRamesh]

You are welcome!

[@anujjaiswal7640]

Very well explained Thanks

[@jorge.flores]

Thank you for this! Kind regards from Peru.

[@RajRamesh]

Thank Jorge

[@Shourya_performs]

what an explanation. Commendable work.

[@RajRamesh]

Many thanks!

[@geraldwynter2928]

Great video. Thank you

[@damiani9111]

Thank you for the video!

[@RajRamesh]

My pleasure!

[@utkarshmishra6899]

Nice Explanation!!

[@RahulGupta-ni5nz]

Best so far! Thanks

[@RajRamesh]

Glad you think so!

[@naseerciit]

Explained perfectly

[@sanmesh96]

The drawings are so good ❤️

[@PriyankaSharma-ct7sl]

Loved the explanation. Thanks

[@RajRamesh]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Cuteblackmamba1]

These videos are perfect. Please keep up the good work.

[@RajRamesh]

Glad you like them!

[@yaashimalve9107]

This is such a great video on this topic. Thank you so much sir...

[@RajRamesh]

Most welcome

[@shabarishc]

Well explained in simple view :) . Amazing...

[@user-bx1us2wi3t]

Great explanation of EA and BA, Raj! I’m going to share it with a few folks.

[@RajRamesh]

Sure thanks!

[@deepdarkfantasys6564]

Thank you Raj

[@fernandoniranjan7690]

Good into for Enterprise Architecture !! Keep more videos posted !!

[@RajRamesh]

Thanks, will do!

[@annapurnabonakurthi9174]

Thanks for the Videos for simple and easy explanation....

[@RajRamesh]

You are welcome

[@c_r_o_w19]

Thank you so much

[@christianonwe2045]

I love this. The best EA explanation ever. Thanks a lot

[@christianonwe2045]

Can you please make a course on designing an Enterprise Architecture?

[@RajRamesh]

Glad you like it!

[@mjgumayagay2041]

@@christianonwe2045 I second your suggestion. I’d take that course.