BIAN Metamodel

The BIAN Metamodel – Explanary Notes

Summary
This document gives an overview and explanation of the Metamodel of the service oriented architecture developed by BIAN. The Metamodel defines the types of architectural elements used in the architectural products of BIAN, and defines the relationships among those elements. Aims of the Metamodel include:

• Ensuring consistency among BIAN’s various architectural products
• Providing a common definition of basic concepts so that the different architecture groups can concentrate on their specific topic
• Aligning activities and products of BIAN with comparable activities and products in the market

The BIAN Metamodel

Summary
This document defines the Metamodel of the BIAN architecture in the form of a class model, defining the types of architectural elements that are used in the architecture products of BIAN and the relationships among the elements. Note that this is work in progress, reflecting the current insights in BIAN. It is expected to change to keep pace with the evolving architectural and business models of the BIAN as an integral part of the BIAN activities.