Description

The overview and summary information contained within the AV-1 product provides an executive-level summary information in a consistent form that allows for quick reference and comparison between architectural descriptions. AV-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. AV-1 is usually a structured text product. Organizations may create a template for the AV-1 that can then be used to create a consistent set of information across different architecture-based projects.

Implementation

AV-1 can be represented:

  • Using a report, which is automatically generated from all data. Since only a partial AV-1 report can be generated, the rest of data must be filled in manually.
  • Using a AV-1 diagram which is based on the UML Class diagram.

Sample

Fragment of AV-1 Overview and Summary Information report
Related elements
  • Architectural Description
  • Defines Architecture
  • Architecture Metadata
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