https://github.com/yasenstar/archisurance_practice
🚀 Master ArchiMate through hands-on ArchiSurance modeling. Your essential tutorial and lab for ArchiMate Practitioner exam preparation. From baseline to target architecture.
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🚀 Master ArchiMate through hands-on ArchiSurance modeling. Your essential tutorial and lab for ArchiMate Practitioner exam preparation. From baseline to target architecture.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/yasenstar/archisurance_practice
- Owner: yasenstar
- License: gpl-3.0
- Created: 2023-04-01T02:56:47.000Z (over 3 years ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2026-01-26T11:17:57.000Z (6 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2026-01-26T22:40:20.878Z (6 months ago)
- Topics: archi, archimate, archisurance, ea, enterprisearchitecture, modeling, opengroup
- Language: HTML
- Homepage: https://yasenstar.github.io/ArchiSurance_Practice/
- Size: 20.8 MB
- Stars: 46
- Watchers: 4
- Forks: 29
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Funding: .github/FUNDING.yml
- License: LICENSE
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# 🏛️ ArchiSurance Mastery: Hands-on ArchiMate Practice
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> **The ultimate hands-on tutorial for aspiring Enterprise Architects.** This repository provides a complete ArchiMate implementation of the famous **ArchiSurance** case study, specifically designed for candidates preparing for the **ArchiMate® Practitioner (Level 2) Certification Exam.**
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## 🎯 Why This Repository?
Theory is one thing; application is another. To pass the ArchiMate Practitioner exam, you must understand how to apply the language to complex, real-world scenarios.
**ArchiSurance** is the official case study used by The Open Group. This repository transforms that case study into a "Hands-on Lab," allowing you to explore, modify, and learn the relationships between Business, Application, and Technology layers.
### ✅ Key Learning Objectives:
* **Layer Interaction:** Master how the Business Layer drives Application requirements.
* **Cross-Layer Mapping:** Understand the derivation of relationships (Serving, Realization, Assignment).
* **Strategy & Motivation:** Learn to model Drivers, Goals, and Outcomes (crucial for Level 2).
* **Implementation & Migration:** Practice Gaps, Plateaus, and Work Packages for transition planning.
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## 📂 Repository Structure
The models are organized to follow the standard ArchiSurance transformation journey:
| Folder / File | Description | ArchiMate Focus |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| [`📦 ArchiSurance_Full_Model.archimate`](ArchiSurance_Practice.archimate) | The complete, end-to-end model. | All Layers |
| [`📁 Phase A - Architecture Vision`](Phase_A_Architecture_Vision.md) | Stakeholder analysis and drivers for change. | Strategy & Motivation |
| [`📁 Phase B - Business Architecture`](Phase_B_Business_Architecture.md) | Business processes, functions, and actors. | Business Architecture |
| [`📁 Phase C1 - IS Architecture - Application`](Phase_C1_Application_Architecture.md) | Component realization and service exchange. | Information Systems - Application Oriented |
| [`📁 Phase C1 - IS Architecture - Data`](Phase_C2_Data_Architecture.md) | Component realization and service exchange. | Information Systems - Data Oriented |
| [`📁 Phase D - Technology Architecture`](Phase_D_Technology_Architecture.md) | Infrastructure, Nodes, and System Software. | Technology Architecture |
| [`📁 Phase E&F - Opportunity Solution and Migration Planning`](Phase_E&F_Opportunities&Solutions_and_Migration_Planning.md) | Roadmap from Baseline to Target architecture. | Implementation & Migration |
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## 🚀 Getting Started (Hands-on Practice)
To get the most out of this practice guide, follow these steps:
1. **Install Archi:** Download the latest version of [Archi](https://www.archimatetool.com/), the industry-standard open-source modeling tool.
2. **Clone the Repo:**
```bash
git clone [https://github.com/yasenstar/ArchiSurance_Practice.git](https://github.com/yasenstar/ArchiSurance_Practice.git)
```
4. **Open the Model:** Launch Archi and open the `.archimate` file.
5. **Reverse Engineer:** Look at a view (e.g., "Business Process View") and try to recreate it from scratch using the ArchiSurance case study PDF (not included, available via The Open Group).
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## 🏆 Exam Preparation Tips (Level 2)
This repository emphasizes the areas most likely to appear on the **ArchiMate Practitioner Exam**:
* **Relationship Strength:** Understand why a *Realization* is used over an *Assignment*.
* **Grouping vs. Composition:** Learn when to use structural vs. grouping elements.
* **Derived Relationships:** Practice the "short-cut" rules for complex paths.
* **Viewpoint Choice:** Learn which viewpoint is best for specific stakeholders (e.g., Layered Viewpoint vs. Application Usage Viewpoint).
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## 🖼️ Preview
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## 🎓 Master ArchiMate with Top-Rated Training
This repository is the official companion to my globally recognized ArchiMate training series. Whether you want a guided deep-dive or free community resources, these links are the best place to start:
### ⭐ [Bestseller] ArchiMate Modeling Practices with ArchiSurance
This course is a **long-standing Bestseller** on Udemy and has been officially selected for **Udemy Business**, reflecting its high quality and trust among global enterprises. It is specifically designed to help you bridge the gap between Level 1 theory and Level 2 practical application.
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### 📺 Free Community Sharing (YouTube)
I believe in giving back to the ArchiMate modeling community. You can access a dedicated playlist of tutorials for free to get started with the ArchiSurance case study.
* **[Watch the Free YouTube Series](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6DEHvciXKeXj1IlGBRB0KMaSv5Xt38uk)**
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## 🎯 Why This Practice Lab?
To pass the ArchiMate Practitioner exam, you don't just need to know the definitions—you need to know how to **model**. ArchiSurance is the official case study used by The Open Group, and this repository provides the "Digital Twin" of that case study.
### Key Features:
* **Level 2 Exam Focus:** Heavy emphasis on the Motivation, Strategy, and Implementation & Migration layers.
* **Relationship Mastery:** Hands-on examples of derived relationships and complex cross-layer mapping.
* **Real-World Scenarios:** From baseline architecture to target state plateaus.
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## 🛠️ Requirements
1. **The Archi Tool:** You will need [Archi](https://www.archimatetool.com/) (the leading open-source ArchiMate modeling tool) to open the `.archimate` files.
2. **Case Study Document:** It is recommended to have the ArchiSurance Case Study PDF (from The Open Group) open as you explore these models.
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## 🤝 Contributing & Community
Contributions are welcome! If you find a relationship that could be modeled more efficiently or want to add a new viewpoint (e.g., Security or Data), feel free to:
1. Fork the Project.
2. Create your Feature Branch.
3. Commit your Changes.
4. Open a Pull Request.
## ⭐ Support
**If this repository helps you on your path to becoming a certified ArchiMate Practitioner, please give it a ⭐!** It helps others find this resource.
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*Disclaimer: ArchiMate® is a registered trademark of The Open Group. This repository is a community-driven practice guide and is not officially affiliated with The Open Group.*