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
Allstate Architecture Standards and Methods (AASM)
BearingPoint Configure To Fit Method
BearingPoint Methodology
Bredemeyer VAP
CA Solution Architecture Methodology
CSC Catalyst
Capgemini Integrated Architecture Framework (IAF)
Credit Suisse IT Solution Framework
EDS GSMS/GAD QMS
Enterprise Solution Delivery (ESD)
GM System Delivery Process (SDP)
HP Global Method for IT Strategy and Architecture (HPGM for ITSA)
IBM Global Services Method
IBM Team Solution Design
IMPACT (TCS Architecture Development Methodology)
Intel AEPF
Intel IT Architecture Development Methodology (Intel IADM)
MSF Microsoft Solutions Framework
New Zealand Inland Revenue - IR Method
Rational Unified Process (RUP)
Raytheon Enterprise Architecture Process (REAP)
SUN Architect Implement and Manage (AIM)
TOGAF 7
TOGAF 8
TOGAF 9
Telstra Technology Delivery Process (TDP)
TelstraClear Infrastructure Lifecycle Process (ILP)
UPS Solution Architecture Process
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