Technology Reference Model View
4 min
The Technology Reference Model defines a standard, layered view of the logical Technology Components in scope for the enterprise.
You can use the Technology Reference Model Editor and Technology Product Editor, or the Technology Product sheet of Essential Launchpad to capture Technology Reference data. We recommend using the editor if you are populating individual classes and launchpad if you are doing it in bulk. For more information visit https://enterprise-architecture.org/university/launchpad-exporter/
A populated view will look something like this
You can select the Technology Domain arrows to dive deeper into and see specific details about your Technology Capabilities, Components, and Standards. To go back to the main technology reference model select the arrow next to the Technology Domain name.
Data Required
Meta Model
Data Capture
In the Cloud/Docker, navigate to the Technology Domain class, and add/create the technology domain(s). To set the position of where in the model the class instance will be displayed, populate the Classified As slot with either Top, Middle or Top. In the Contains Technology Capabilities slot, add/create the technology capabilities.
In the Essential Launchpad, visit this page for more information on completing the technology layer worksheets in the Essential Launchpad.
Technology Standards
You can use the Technology Reference Model Editor or the Technology Product sheet of Essential Launchpad to capture standards data. We recommend using the editor if you are populating individual classes and launchpad if you are doing it in bulk.
Launchpad: You will need to populate the usage and usage compliance level columns
Editor: Populate the Technology Product Editor in the Product Features and Standards section.
These links may help:
Below is what Technology Standards look like in the View:
View Set-Up
If the report is not enabled then go to EA Support > Essential Viewer > Report and find Core: Technology Reference Model and tick Enabled to ensure that the Technology Reference Model is displayed in the Essential Viewer.
Updated 23 February 2024