Ardoq Use Case Solutions
Choose the right Use Case Guide for your organization from this collection of best practices for the common usage of Ardoq.
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- What Are Ardoq’s Solution Guides, and Who Can Use Them?Overview of the Solution Guides, what they are comprised of, and how they fit into your existing Ardoq Organization and functionality.
- Metamodel Compliance ReportsEnforce the correct use of a metamodel by generating a report of data which does not the follow the prescribed approach
- Ardoq Solutions Change LogTo help you get the most out of Solutions, we’ll keep this page updated with every recent change and improvement.
Application Hosting
Understand and diagram your applications and the infrastructure that runs them.
Application Integration Management
Understand how your applications are interconnected and make informed decisions when planning for change.
Application Rationalization
Learn how to manage your Application Rationalization (AR) in Ardoq to reduce complexity , lower IT spend , and minimize risk by eliminating unnecessary functional overlap.
- An Introduction to Application RationalizationGet an overview of application rationalization, what it is, how it drives value, considerations, and potential implementation pitfalls.
- Getting Started with Application RationalizationLearn what Application Rationalization is, what it entails, and why it is important for your organization.
Business Process Management
Materials to support Business Process Management in Ardoq
Capability Based Planning
Capability Based Planning
- An Introduction to Capability Based PlanningCapability Based Planning (CBP) helps you understand the health of your business capabilities and prioritize where to invest. This article introduces the CBP approach, explains when and why to use…
- Getting started with Capability Based PlanningLearn how to deploy and configure the Capability Based Planning Solution and start conducting Business Capability Health Checks
Data Lineage
Document a high-level view of data entities, usage and ownership across your organization or multiple business units.
Enterprise AI Management
Enterprise AI Management
- The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and Ardoq - Purpose Scope and RationaleThis article provides the Purpose, Scope, and Rationale for implementing EU DORA in Ardoq.
- How to Leverage Ardoq to Support EU Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)This article describes how an organization can get started with managing EU DORA in Ardoq.
- How to Leverage Ardoq to support Gramm-Leach-Bliley ActAssists organizations leveraging Ardoq to address U.S. Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) regulatory requirements.
- How to Leverage Ardoq to Support Australian APRA CPS230Provides guidance on how to implement ARPA CPS230 in Ardoq
- How to Leverage Ardoq to Support Australian APRA CPS230Provides a how to implementation guide leveraging Ardoq to address regulatory requirements of the APRA CPS230 regulation.
- From Chaos to Clarity: Achieve Compliance and Control with Ardoq GRCThis document outlines Ardoq GRC solutions, focusing on Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Assurance, and Application Risk Management.
- Getting Started with IT Disaster RecoveryThis guide explains how to deploy and configure the IT Disaster Recovery (DR) solution in Ardoq.
IT Cost Management
Learn how get an overview of IT Costs and improve strategic planning with Ardoq.
Strategy to Execution
Strategy to Execution using Ardoq
- Getting Started with Strategy to ExecutionStep-by-step instructions will be included in this guide for implementing the Strategy to Execution Use Case.
- An Introduction to Strategy to ExecutionLearn what Strategy to Execution is, what are the benefits, some common problems and who is it for.
- Deploying the Strategy to Execution Use Case and/or Migrating from Strategic Planning & Execution Use CaseLearn about the key differences between Strategic Planning & Execution (SPE) Use Cases and the new, redesigned Strategy to Execution (S2E).
- Navigating the Transient Nature of Strategy to ExecutionUnderstanding how to handle data in Ardoq that is transient in nature
Business & Technical Capability Management
Learn how to model and manage business and technical capabilities
- Identifying Capability Experts and Anchoring the Business Capability ModelGain insight on how to establish, socialize and anchor models and understand the process of Business Capability Modeling.
- Assessing Business Capability Market Differentiation and MaturityLearn which questions to ask as you build your market differentiation into the business capability model.
- What Are Technical Capabilities?A brief refresher explaining Technical Capabilities: what they are, how they are categorized, what are their benefits.
- Introduction to Capability MaturityHow to use a Capability model to assess how well the business is operating, and how it can start the business case for driving improvement.
Modeling In Ardoq
Learn key methods and principles for modelling your enterprise
- Should You Model Using Hierarchies or References?Set up Modeling best practices in Ardoq to determine how people will navigate, query, and understand your model
- Modeling People, Roles, and Relationships in ArdoqGet an overview of how to model people, roles, and relationships, and find out how to import that data into Ardoq.
- Seven Principles for Creating a Great Enterprise Architecture MetamodelLearn the principles for creating a successful metamodel, developed from industry standards, our experience, and best practices.
- Business Architecture Guild Metamodel and Industry Reference Models in ArdoqThe Business Architecture Guild is a widely used body of knowledge for business architecture. Find out how it is implemented in Ardoq.
- Patterns for Large Enterprise ModelingThis guide illustrates different ways to model complex organizational structures in Ardoq.
- An Introduction to Modeling SAP® SolutionsFundamental techniques for modelling SAP® solutions in Ardoq
- Creating Technology Reference Models and Standards in ArdoqLearn how to create and use technology reference models using technical capabilities and your technology catalog
- Using Reference Architectures in ArdoqLearn how to use reference architecture in different modeling situations
- Creating Reference Architecture Patterns in ArdoqLearn how to create and use reference architecture patterns using Ardoq models
- Frameworks & Resources: TOGAF Technical Reference Model (TRM)Learn how to import and use the TOGAF Technical Reference Model in Ardoq to map platform services, assess technology stack against standardized taxonomy, and ensure application portability through consistent service…
- Frameworks & Resources: APQC Cross Industry Process Classification Framework v7.3.1Learn how to import and use the APQC Process Classification Framework in Ardoq to map your organization's processes against industry-standard taxonomy, enabling process benchmarking, gap analysis, and operational alignment.
- Frameworks & Resources: MITRE ATT&CK Framework v15.1Learn how to import and use the MITRE ATT&CK Framework in Ardoq to map adversary tactics and techniques against your security controls, enabling threat-informed defense and gap analysis.
- Frameworks & Resources: NIST CSF 2.0Learn how the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 is implemented in Ardoq, and how to import the framework to assess cybersecurity posture and identify control gaps.
- Frameworks & Resources: AWS & Azure Cloud Locations & Regions in ArdoqLearn how to import and use AWS and Azure cloud regions in Ardoq to visualize your multi-cloud footprint, track data residency compliance, and plan infrastructure deployments across global locations.
- Frameworks & Resources: TOGAF Government Reference Model (GRM)Learn how to import and use the TOGAF Government Reference Model in Ardoq to standardize public sector business architecture, trace impact of external drivers to operational services, and accelerate government…
- Modeling Future States and Transition Architectures in ArdoqLearn how to create and use future states and transition architecture in Ardoq
- Frameworks & Resources: TOGAF v9.2 Architecture Content MetamodelOverview of the TOGAF Content Metamodel structure adapted in Ardoq, covering core entities, relationships, and architecture domains from business strategy to technology implementation.
- Frameworks & Resources: BIAN v12.0 in ArdoqThis guide explains how the BIAN Capability Model (v12.0) and Service Landscape are adapted into Ardoq, providing a standardized blueprint for banking architecture.
- In-view reference creation (open beta)
Best Practice
Best practices for your Use Case Solutions
- Governance Best Practice in ArdoqLearn how you can use Ardoq to enable effective IT processes that promote your organizations's strategies.
- AI Lens - Discover Agents in Google Vertex AIDiscover AI Agents and manage them with Ardoq AI Lens. Use this same pattern for discovering agents in other AI provider platforms
- Enterprise Architecture for Continuous Business ChangeDocument comparing and contrasting the Plan-Build-Run and Continuous Business Change Processes
Administrating Solutions
How to administrate your Use Case Solutions
- Add and Manage FieldsLearn everything there is to know about adding, renaming, and managing your organization's fields.
- Getting Started With SolutionsDeploy and work with the Ardoq Solutions to address specific objectives or achieve a specific outcome.
- Getting and Measuring Value From ArdoqCapture data in Ardoq. Get an introduction to metrics, what they are, their value and how to use them.
- How to Document Your Organization's Architecture and Realize Value QuicklySee value faster by learning how to segment and prioritize your data for a faster documentation process.
- Bundles’ Technical LimitationsUse Case Bundles limitations and steps to mitigating these
- Migrate from IT Cost Management v1 to IT Cost Management v2IT Cost Management Use Case Guide Migration Guide
- Cloud Migration Use Case: How to Overcome Bundling Limitations to Identify OpportunitiesInterested in Ardoq Cloud Migration Use Case? This article will help you add the required fields and ensure you have quality data.
- Field Refactoring InstructionsInstructions on how to manually refactor existing Ardoq field definitions when importing solutions with updated field types, ensuring data integrity is maintained and assets are reconnected.
- Solution FAQOverview of solutions and some answers to some commonly asked questions.
Legacy Solutions
Legacy solution — this functionality is now part of Ardoq Foundation (merged September 2025). Kept here for reference.
- Application Lifecycle ManagementLearn how you can efficiently manage applications and improve lifecycle planning..2 articles
- Business Capability ManagementLearn how to model and manage business capabilities2 articles
- Organizational ModelingLearn how to model your organization using Metamodel and Patterns.1 article