What enterprise architecture tools support DoDAF 2.0?
What tools best support DoDF Framework 2.0 (version 2.0) , including support for architecture data transfers in accordance with the DoDAF Meta Model (DM2) Physical Exchange Specification (PES) ?
My initial research indicated that MagicDraw and Casewise both claim support for version 2.0; and several other tools have support for previously (or undefined) DoDAF / MoDAF versions, including Sparx Enterprise Architect , Troux , IDS Scheer ARIS , Artisan Studio, and Rational System Architect .
Experience experience with any enterprise architecture tool and DoDAF 2.0. Immediate need for Data and Information Models (DIV-1, DIV-2 / OV-7, DIV-3 / SV-11), but other viewpoint models will be developed.
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As of May 2010, tool support for DoDAF 2.0 appears to be limited and UPDM 1.0 (DoDAF 1.5 / MODAF 1.2) is on track to become DISR (DoD Information Technology Registry Standard). UPDM 1.0 tool support is widespread (eg Sparx, Artisan, MagicDraw).
We have selected a tool that supports UPDM 1.0 for current use, and will return DoDAF 2.0 again.
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Support for IBM Rational System Architect is very poor. The training is very expensive. Other help is very expensive. It is not recommended to use this tool.
In the past years, I have been happier with ViTech CORE. You can also consider this issue.
NOTE. The original answer above was posted in July 2010 when the system architect was not yet supporting DoDAF 2. He released support in mid-2010 and has since released several updates to support major and minor versions; it supports all DoDAF 2.0 representations with direct data support for DM2. A free tutorial workshop is available here: https://www.ibm.com/developerworks/mydeveloperworks/wikis/home?lang=en_US#/wiki/Rational%20Enterprise%20Architecture%20Wiki
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Yes OMG UPDM 1.0 specification was released in December 2009. UPDM 1.0 supports DoDAF 1.5 and MODAF 1.2
OMG UPDM 2.0, specifically supporting DoDAF 2.0 (actually 2.0.2, February 2010), was presented by the OMG this week and will be discussed and voted on at the upcoming OMG Technical Meeting September 2010. OMG will then "finalize" the problem capture and resolution process. This version supports the new DoDAF MetaModel (DM2) (based on IDEAS, etc.). Model transfer is supported through OMG XMI. The next sub-version will also support DoDAF PDA mapping. This process will likely take 6 to 9 months. A number of tool vendors sign a letter of intent to implement DoDAF 2.0
If you would like to review the UPDM 2.0 specification - subject to change (release question) see http://www.omgwiki.org/UPDMAlpha/lib/exe/mediamanager.php?ns=doc:reference:submission . Again, remember that this is a preview of the specification that OMG tool vendors will implement.
Len Levin
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Yes, it is true that it takes a little time for suppliers to implement DoDAF 2.0. The International Defense Enterprise Architecture Specification (IDEAS), a formal extensional 4D foundation ontology, takes time to understand. However, it is very powerful and is accepted by MOD and probably in the future NATO. Current state with tools I know:
Casewise Modeler - http://www.casewise.com/Products/DoDAF/ showcased their DoDAF 2.0 Summer 2010 product
Rational System Architect demonstrates its DoDAF 2.0 product for the DoDF Team DoDF November 9, 2010
OMG and DoD are working together on UPDM 2.0, and it is evolving well as UPDM meets DoD at Cheltenham UK on November 1-3, 2010.
Other vendors: development, repository, analysis / M&S involved (e.g. Metastorm), engaged or undergoing testing. The next DoDAF plenary session in February 2011 will feature vendors from these three categories.
In addition, there are some coding tools to help vendors, repository developers and analysis / M&S tool at www.silverbulletinc.com/dodaf-dm2, including DDL scripts for Oracle and SQL Server to create tool backends or repositories ...
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Sparx Enterprise Architect 8 does not support DoDAF 2.0. On May 10, 2010, support@sparxsystems.com responded to my request with the following information for Sparx:
UPDM 1.0 (DoDAF 1.5 / MODAF 1.2) support was recently implemented for Enterprise Architect 8. Enterprise Architect 8 and the UPDM add-on are now available for download from our site.
There is no support for DoDAF 2.0 yet, but it is planned to investigate this in the near future. We cannot confirm if / when DoDAF 2.0 support may be available at this time.
UPDM is an Object Management Group (OMG) Unified Profile for DoDAF and MODAF .
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I don't understand why you don't map your database to your UML model (for example, add a stereotype such as Entity, Session, etc.) and then use a mapper object such Hibernate to generate the database? The advantage is to have only one model and create a robust database due to the use of a standard and robust mapper (like Hibernate). I agree that this solution only works with Java and not other languages, but it works very well. You can also just add this information to the UML and let the DBA do the integration task. UML database stereotypes can make life easier and better :-)
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