Open-system environment reference model: Difference between revisions

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== History ==

The Open System Environment Reference Model (OSE/RM) isrefines the core POSIX model defined by the POSIX Working Group 1003.0 of the [[Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers]] (IEEE). This model wanted to address interoperation for a communications, computing, and entertainment infrastructure. The OSE/RM is also identified at the international level in Joint Technical Committee 1 (JTC1) Technical Report (TR) 14250.<ref name="Hun95"/> A profile by the [[NIST]] (1996) identifies some standards that can be adapted to the identified OSE services.<ref name="ACF">[http://www.acf.hhs.gov/nhsitrc/it_planning/pdf/consolidated_definitions.pdf Consolidated Definitions and References] at acf.hhs.gov. Accessed 12 Dec 2008.</ref>

== OSE/RM topics ==

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== Applications ==

Basically the Open System Environment model is a basic building block of several Technical Reference Models and Technical Architecture. A [[Technical Architecture]] identifies and describes the types of applications, platforms, and external entities; their interfaces; and their services; as well as the context within which the entities interoperate. A Technical Architecture is based on a Technical Reference Model (TRM) and the selected standards that further describe the TRM elements (the profile). The Technical Architecture is the basis for selecting and implementing the infrastructure to establish the target architecture.<ref name="ACF">[http://www.acf.hhs.gov/nhsitrc/it_planning/pdf/consolidated_definitions.pdf Consolidated Definitions and References] at acf.hhs.gov. Accessed 12 Dec 2008.</ref>

A [[Technical Reference Model]] can be defined as a taxonomy of services arranged according to a conceptual model, such as the Open System Environment model. The enumerated services are specific to those needed to support the technology computing style (e.g., distributed object computing) and the industry/business application needs (e.g., Human Services, financial). <ref name="ACF"/>

== See also ==