Description
The overview and summary information contained within the NAV-1 product provides an executive-level summary information in a consistent form that allows for quick reference and comparison between architectural descriptions. NAV-1 includes assumptions, constraints, and limitations that may affect high-level decisions relating to an architecture. In an enterprise repository environment, individual architectures are mapped against enterprise phases to provide context between the architectures. NAV-1 is usually a structured text product. Organizations may create a template for the NAV-1 that can then be used to create a consistent set of information across different architecture-based projects.
Implementation
NAV-1 can be represented:
- Using a report, which is automatically generated from all data. Since only a partial NAV-1 report can be generated, the rest of data must be filled in manually.
- Using a NAV-1 diagram which is based on the UML Class diagram.
Sample
Fragment of NAV-1 Overview and Summary Information report
- Architectural Description
- Defines Architecture
- Architecture Metadata
- Generating reports