Modeling networks

In this section, we review the following element types and their relationships:

Figure 6.43 – Network-related elements

If you've been accustomed to communication network models produced in other model notations, your first impression of ArchiMate®'s coverage of the network may not be all positive. After all, there are only two elements and two link types in the ArchiMate® Technology Layer to represent a communication network. Other modeling languages include a plethora of elements to represent routers, switches, bridges, firewalls, and much more. They have links that represent specific aspects of a network, such as protocols, speeds, and connection types.

What may seem like a lack of coverage is not really a problem. The abstract nature of the technology device element type combined with the features and flexibility of Sparx provides a rich set of capabilities for network modeling in ArchiMate®. The details...