CSDM shapes in Enterprise Modeling and Visualization

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Tabelle : 1. CSDM Foundation shapes

Shape name	Description
Application Model	Represents the product-level definition of an application, including its capabilities, lifecycle, and associated components. Serves as a catalog entry for applications in EA. Links to Business Applications and Software Models for traceability.
Business Process	A sequence of activities or tasks that achieve a specific business outcome. Models operational workflows supporting business capabilities. Enables process optimization and compliance mapping.
Business Unit	Represents an organizational division responsible for specific functions or services. Provides structure for capability mapping and accountability.
Consumable Model	Represents a product model for consumable items used in operations. Tracks lifecycle and inventory for consumables.
Content Product Model	Represents digital or physical content products offered to customers or internal users. Supports cataloging and lifecycle management of content assets.
Contract Model	Represents the template or model for contractual agreements. Standardizes contract creation and compliance tracking.
Departments	Represents organizational departments for resource and responsibility mapping. Links organizational structure to capabilities and processes.
Enterprise Good Model	Represents physical goods or assets managed by the enterprise. Supports asset lifecycle and procurement processes.
Facility Model	Represents physical facilities or buildings used by the organization. Enables facility management and service mapping.
Firmware Model	Represents firmware versions and configurations for hardware devices. Tracks firmware lifecycle and compliance.
Hardware Model	Represents hardware product models used in IT infrastructure. Supports asset management and procurement planning.
Product Feature	Represents a specific capability or function of a product. Enables feature-level planning and impact analysis.
Service Model	Represents the template or definition of a service offered by the organization. Standardizes service design and lifecycle management.
Service Offering Model	Represents specific variations or tiers of a service model. Defines SLAs, pricing, and scope for service offerings.
Software Component Model	Represents individual software components within an application. Enables modular architecture and dependency mapping.
Software Model	Represents software product models for licensing and compliance. Tracks software lifecycle and usage rights.
Software Product	Represents the actual software product offered or used. Links to software models and application architecture.
Value Stream	Represents a sequence of activities delivering value to customers or stakeholders. Enables value-driven planning and optimization.
Value Stream Category	Represents logical grouping of value streams under a common theme. Organizes streams for strategic alignment.
Value Stream Stage	Represents a phase or stage within a value stream. Provides granularity for process improvement.

Tabelle : 2. CSDM Ideation & Strategy shapes

Shape	Description
Demand	A Demand represents a formal request or proposal for new work, enhancements, or initiatives that require resources and funding. Captures ideas or needs before they become projects or products.
Goal	A Goal is a high-level business objective that an organization aims to achieve, typically linked to strategic priorities. Provides direction for planning and execution.
Product Idea	A Product Idea is an initial concept for a new product or enhancement to an existing product. Captures innovation opportunities before formal development.
Strategic Priority	A Strategic Priority represents a key focus area or initiative that supports organizational strategy. Guides investment decisions and resource allocation.
Target	A Target is a measurable outcome or milestone associated with a goal or strategic priority. Provides quantifiable benchmarks for success.
Service Portfolio	A Service Portfolio is a collection of all services offered by the organization, including business and technical services. Provides visibility into available services and their lifecycle.

Tabelle : 3. CSDM Design & Planning shapes

Shape	Description
AI Dataset Product Model	Represents the product-level definition of datasets used for AI training and inference. Supports data governance and compliance in AI workflows.
AI Model Product Model	Represents the product-level definition of an AI model, including its capabilities and supported use cases. Enables model cataloging and lifecycle tracking.
AI Prompt Product Model	Represents the product-level definition of prompts used in generative AI systems. Captures reusable prompt templates for governance and standardization.
AI System Product Model	Represents the product-level definition of an AI system that integrates models, datasets, and prompts to deliver AI capabilities. Provides a catalog entry for AI systems in EA.
Business Application	A logical representation of an application that supports one or more business capabilities. Enables application portfolio management and rationalization.
Business Capability	A high-level ability of an organization to achieve a specific business outcome, independent of organizational structure or technology. Forms the foundation of capability-based planning in EA. Links strategic goals to applications and services.
Information Object	Represents a logical data artifact or entity that supports business processes and applications. It isn’t a physical database but a conceptual representation of information. Helps architects model data flows and dependencies between applications and capabilities.

Tabelle : 4. CSDM Build & Integration shapes

Shape	Description
AI Dataset Digital Asset	Represents a collection of data used to train, validate, and test AI models. It includes metadata about the dataset such as source, type, and acceptable usage. Enables governance and traceability of datasets across AI lifecycle stages.
AI Model Digital Asset	Represents the metadata and configuration of an AI model used by AI systems to generate outputs without human intervention. Tracks model lineage, parameters, and deployment guidelines.
AI Prompt Digital Asset	Represents instructions or input prompts provided to AI models to generate responses or perform tasks. Captures prompt design for governance and reproducibility.
AI System Digital Asset	Represents software artifacts that integrate AI models and datasets to deliver AI capabilities such as predictions, recommendations, or content generation. Serves as the deployable component in build and integration pipelines.
SDLC Component	A Configuration Item representing a unique development effort of code within the software development lifecycle. It’s part of the Build & Integration domain. Provides visibility into application development pipelines.

Tabelle : 5. CSDM Service Delivery shapes

Shape	Description
AI Application	Represents an application that leverages Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning capabilities to deliver business or technical functionality. Used in EA diagrams to model AI-driven solutions such as predictive analytics, NLP engines, or chatbots.
AI Function	A logical capability or feature within an AI Application, such as a specific algorithm or model. Helps architects break down AI applications into functional components for traceability.
API	Represents an Application Programming Interface that enables integration between applications or services. Critical for modeling interoperability and service orchestration in EA.
Application	A logical representation of a software application that supports business capabilities. Forms the backbone of application portfolio management in EA.
Application Service (Service Instance)	A deployed instance of an application service that provides functionality to end-users or other systems. Represents the operational state of an application in production or other environments.
Computer	A physical or virtual computing device that hosts applications or services. Models infrastructure components in EA diagrams.
Connection Service Instance	A deployed instance of a logical or physical connection service, such as VPN or interconnect. Represents connectivity as a service in EA.
Data Service Instance	A deployed instance of a service that provides data access or processing capabilities. Models data-centric services like analytics or storage.
Dynamic CI Group	A logical grouping of Configuration Items based on dynamic query criteria. Used for impact analysis and operational grouping in EA.
Facility Service Instance	Represents a deployed instance of a service associated with facility operations. Models building-related services like HVAC or security.
Network Service Instance	A deployed instance of a network-related service. Represents network connectivity and routing services.
Operational Process Service Instance	Represents a logical instance of an operational process service, often in industrial or utility contexts. Models services tied to manufacturing or operational workflows.
Operational Technology	Hardware and software systems that monitor or control physical devices and processes. Used in EA to represent OT assets in manufacturing or industrial environments.
Server	A physical or virtual machine that provides compute resources for applications and services. Core infrastructure element in EA diagrams.
Technology Management Service	A technical service provided by IT to manage technology components (for example, network, database). Represents IT’s provider view of technology services.
Technology Management Service Offering	A specific variation or package of a Technology Management Service. Defines SLAs, pricing, and scope for technical services.

Tabelle : 6. CSDM Service Consumption shapes

Shape	Description
Business Service	A Business Service represents a service that delivers measurable value to the business. It’s defined from the consumer’s perspective and is typically visible in the service catalog. Serves as the top-level entity in the service hierarchy. Links business capabilities and processes to IT services and applications. Provides visibility into how IT supports business outcomes.
Business Service Offering	A Business Service Offering is a specific variation or package of a Business Service. It defines the service commitments, such as availability, scope, pricing, and support levels. Provides granularity by breaking down a Business Service into consumable options.