Project / Model structure example

[TZ]

Hi All,

I make my first steps with modeling using EA and I would be thankful with some tips:

• Can you recommend project structure? (items to include/consider in project)
  
  • Core project / Sandbox
  • As-Is / To-Be models + define transition steps/scenarios
  • Functional decomposition levels (which could include as-is/to-be or/and vise verse - as-is/to-be could include functional decomposition
• How would you recommend use version control in this case?

Context:

• Enterprise Architect v13.5 (Business and Software Engineering Edition)
• File-based repository

NOTE: I have reviewed essential articles with simplistic examples (like this one: http://www.sparxsystems.com/enterprise_architect_user_guide/13.5/model_repository/what_is_a_project.html), but real examples would be more beneficial.

Can you share your thoughts / examples please?

Many thanks,
TZ

[Glassboy]

Hi I suggest you have a look at the TOGAF Architecture Content Metamodel.  I don't endorse TOGAF itself but the content metamodel is a good starting point for a discussion on what you want to achieve. 

[Nizam]

There are a number of aspects in your question

• Model Structure
• Branching / Merging
• Keeping track of states - Current and Future States

This is highly subjective based on your team structure and working pattern. This is also quite an important phase and making the right choice will reduce the number of reworks / shuffling around.

I would suggest you have a session with one of the consultants to discuss this in detail and base your decisions accordingly.