A core e-Framework term referring to something that has a representation, is owned, controlled (by policy) and is uniquely identified

[Note: as of April 2007 this term replaces "resources" as a core term when documenting services]

See service definition.

See service description.

A description (typically represented in a collection of documents in different forms) used by developers as the basis to convert a concept into an artifact.

An arbitrary selection from equivalent alternatives.

A design pattern formally identifies key aspects of a common design useful in creating reusable object-oriented designs to be coded in software applications.

For more information, see the CORE SUMs page.

Data represented in a defined, known format.

A core e-Framework term referring to a problem area, business specialty area, or supporting area. The domains for the e-Framework include: learning and teaching, academic administration, research, libraries and information management and IT-services.