For all of you out there that use or embrace the Microsoft Solutions Framework (MSF) there is some good news for you. Today The Open Group officially confirmed that the MSF meets all criteria to be recognized as a valid IT Architecture method and is now listed and available to all architects that want to pursue ITAC certification.
This is a very interesting move for the Open Group as MSF originated as a variant of an SDLC process at the development (i.e., Solutions) level. The same is true for RUP. One could say, however, that you can use these methods for EA by abstracting them up for that purpose. Even though I have no issues with MSF as a SDLC process I do believe that it is primarily for software development and not for enterprise architecture.
You can find more information about OpenGroup-recognized IT Architecture Methods here.
List of Recognized Methods
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Allstate Architecture Standards and Methods (AASM)
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BearingPoint Configure To Fit Method
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BearingPoint Methodology
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Bredemeyer VAP
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CA Solution Architecture Methodology
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CSC Catalyst
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Capgemini Integrated Architecture Framework (IAF)
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Credit Suisse IT Solution Framework
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EDS GSMS/GAD QMS
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Enterprise Solution Delivery (ESD)
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GM System Delivery Process (SDP)
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HP Global Method for IT Strategy and Architecture (HPGM for ITSA)
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IBM Global Services Method
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IBM Team Solution Design
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IMPACT (TCS Architecture Development Methodology)
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Intel AEPF
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Intel IT Architecture Development Methodology (Intel IADM)
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MSF Microsoft Solutions Framework
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New Zealand Inland Revenue - IR Method
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Rational Unified Process (RUP)
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Raytheon Enterprise Architecture Process (REAP)
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SUN Architect Implement and Manage (AIM)
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TOGAF 7
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TOGAF 8
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TOGAF 9
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Telstra Technology Delivery Process (TDP)
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TelstraClear Infrastructure Lifecycle Process (ILP)
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UPS Solution Architecture Process
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