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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.
Solution FAQOverview of solutions and some answers to some commonly asked questions.
Metamodel Compliance ReportsEnforce the correct use of a metamodel by generating a report of data which does not the follow the prescribed approach
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.
Ardoq Foundation: MetamodelThe foundation of all Ardoq Solutions, supporting the core assets that are deployed with new installations of the Ardoq platform.
Ardoq Solutions Change LogTo help you get the most out of Solutions, we’ll keep this page updated with every recent change and improvement.
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.
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.

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.

Governance, Risk, and Compliance

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.
Compliance Assurance: Purpose, Scope and RationaleCompliance Assurance enables organizations to manage compliance interconnected frameworks, policies, and risk management practices.
Compliance Assurance Metamodel (Frameworks Driven Pattern)Support risk and compliance stakeholders in identifying and assessing compliance framework requirements.
An Introduction to Compliance AssuranceCompliance Complexity is Growing—Are You Keeping Up? Meet Ardoq’s Compliance Assurance Solution
Regulatory Compliance: Purpose, Scope, and RationaleThis article describes the approach to modelling and managing regulations leveraging Ardoq.
Generic Regulatory Compliance MetamodelSupport risk and compliance stakeholders in addressing legislative and industry-based regulatory requirements.
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.

Business Architecture

A collection of solutions, patterns and best practices around business architecture to help organizations have a holistic view of how they operate and to help them align components to achieve its goals, bridging the gap between strategy and execution.

Business Value Streams: Purpose, Scope, and RationaleArdoq's approach to a Business Value Stream solution (BVS) and how value streams can be used in Ardoq
Business Value Streams MetamodelThe detailed metamodel for the Business Value Streams (BVS) solution.
An Introduction to the Business Value Streams SolutionAccelerate your architecture by mapping how your organization delivers real value—faster, smarter, and with stakeholder alignment built in.
Capability Based Planning MetamodelOverview of the Capability Based Planning metamodel including component types, fields, and references for PPTD capability assessments, Quality Model Requirements, Capability Health Checks, scoring rubrics, and Capability Delta creation.
Capability Based Planning: Purpose, Scope, & RationaleCapability-Based Planning enables you to systematically evaluate business capability quality across People, Process, Technology, and Data dimensions to identify gaps, prioritize improvements, and drive targeted capability enhancements.
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