Release Notes

The first version of the eArchiving Reference Architecture was developed by the E-ARK Consortium in the scope of the eArchiving Building Block program of the Commission. This second major iteration has been developed by the E-ARK Consortium in the scope of the eArchiving Initiative.

Versioning

Owners and vendors of eArchiving components adhere to the semantic versioning scheme. The structure for semantic versions recommended adheres to the widely recognized convention of three segments: MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH

The eArchiving Reference Architecture manifests in two forms, both of which are designated as reference architectures. The primary eArchiving Reference Architecture, articulated in the ArchiMate language, is curated using the Archi tool. The online rendition of the model, a web application, offers enhanced accessibility to the ArchiMate views, complete with introductory narratives, hyperlinks, a glossary, and a download section. Distinct version numbers are assigned to the Archi model and its corresponding web application.

New in version 2.0.0 of the Model

• All the business layer views have been reviewed and reworked as part of the alignment of the model with the eArchiving Maturity Model.
• The model has been extended with a set of views supporting the Archiving by Design approach. These views focus on the capabilities required by the new approach as well as the relationship between the functions of the new approach and the OAIS reference model functional entities.
• Another major extension to the core model has been the addition of new views to be used together with the eArchiving Capability Maturity Model. The views support the self-assessment process of the Maturity Model by correlating its requirements with the relevant business layer elements of the reference architecture.
• The structure of the views has been reorganized; the example scenarios have been delineated from the core views and now form their own segment. Similarly, the significant new inclusions—the views supporting the Archiving by Design approach and the Maturity Model views—have been accorded their distinct sections.

New in version 2.0.0 of the Online Application

• The online application has been revamped with a fresh design, now featuring both light and dark themes to enhance viewing comfort.
• A revised menu structure enhances navigability.
• A novel "Getting Started" section introduces key concepts essential for comprehending both our methodology and the model.
• The links, glossary, download area and more have been relocated to the Reference section.
• Additionally, this updated Release Notes segment has been added to the Reference section.