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A Reference Architecture Primer

abstract A Reference Architecture captures the essence of the architecture of a collection of systems. The purpose of a Reference Architecture is to provide guidance for the development of architectures for new versions of the system or extended systems and product families.

We provide guidelines for the content of a Reference Architecture and the process to create and maintain it. A Reference Architecture is created by capturing the essentials of existing architectures and by taking into account future needs and opportunities, ranging from specific technologies, to patterns to business models and market segments.

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History

0.6 August 20, 2007 Gerrit Muller
  • some small textual changes and additions
0.5 August 13, 2007 Gerrit Muller
  • many small textual changes
  • added a quote about ConOps
  • added references to SAF white papers
0.4 August 10, 2007 Gerrit Muller
  • created text version
  • changed status to preliminary draft
0.3 August 8, 2007 Gerrit Muller
  • added OHTstructure, LWAarchitectureHow
  • added content guidance
  • added content slides
0.2 July 20, 2007 Gerrit Muller
  • added view/visualization collection
0.1 July 19, 2007 Gerrit Muller
  • added criteria
  • defined logo
  • added level of abstraction
  • compacted document design
0 July 18, 2007 Gerrit Muller
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