Structure of a Methodology for Generation of IAS Candidate Architectures.
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to develop a structure for a methodology to produce a set of promising candidate architectures. This methodology incorporates subjective considerations with objective ones to control the generation of architectures from the complete space of alternatives. Four distinct phases are identified as the logical divisions in this development from a purely conceptual stage, based on users' requirements, to the stage where the components of a network have been defined within the context of a practical network architecture. Conceptual models, called logical architectures, are the plausible sequences of functions which are synthesized via a regular grammar (or, equivalently, an automation model) in Phase I. In Phase II, hierarchical structure is added to the logical architecture. Phase III is devoted to the development of the system architectures which are used in Phase IV to define network elements and to provide a framework for consideration of implementation issues, policy matters, and strategies. This framework guides the detailed definition of the candidate communications networks. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 10, 1978
- Accession Number
- ADA057696
Entities
Organizations
- Booz Allen Hamilton