ISO/IEC 10746-2:2009
Information technology - Open distributed processing - Reference model: Foundations - Part 2:
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ISO/IEC 10746-2:2009 provides a focused reference for the foundations of Open Distributed Processing, with the official title Information technology - Open distributed processing - Reference model: Foundations - Part 2:. For organizations reviewing distributed system architecture, it can support technical assessment, documented evaluation, and compliance workflows by clarifying the conceptual basis used to frame interoperable information systems. As a derived document connected to ISO/IEC 10746, it is best viewed as part of a broader standards set used for engineering documentation and technical review.
What is ISO/IEC 10746-2:2009?
ISO/IEC 10746-2:2009 is a supporting reference within the ISO/IEC 10746 family, focused on the foundations of Open Distributed Processing. In practical terms, it is intended to help readers understand the underlying model used when evaluating distributed information systems, architectural viewpoints, and related design assumptions. That makes it relevant during technical review, procurement analysis, and conformity assessment preparation where a consistent reference model is needed for engineering documentation and validation activities.
Applications of ISO/IEC 10746-2:2009
Organizations may use ISO/IEC 10746-2:2009 when defining or reviewing distributed system architecture, especially where interoperability and operational consistency are important. It can be useful in engineering workflows that require a shared conceptual framework for software-intensive systems, system integration efforts, and formal technical assessment. Procurement teams and compliance professionals may also consult it when comparing supplier documentation, supporting risk management, or aligning internal quality workflows with a recognized reference model for distributed processing.
Why is ISO/IEC 10746-2:2009 important?
The value of ISO/IEC 10746-2:2009 lies in helping teams apply a consistent conceptual foundation during design and review activities. That can reduce ambiguity in technical documentation, improve verification activities, and support more reliable conformity assessment preparation. For projects involving complex distributed systems, a clear reference model can aid interoperability planning, technical validation, and risk reduction. It is also useful when procurement or assurance teams need a defensible basis for evaluating whether a proposed solution fits an organization’s architectural and compliance expectations.
- Supports foundational understanding of Open Distributed Processing concepts and viewpoints
- Useful for architectural review, system integration planning, and technical documentation
- Assists procurement and compliance teams during evaluation of distributed system solutions
- Can inform verification activities, quality workflows, and conformity assessment preparation
- Publication Date: 2009-12-15
- Standard Status: Derived
- Publisher: IEC
- Edition: 2
- This Version: ISO/IEC 10746 (2009-12-15)
- Previous Version: ISO/IEC 10746 (2009-12-15)
- Previous Version: ISO/IEC 10746 (2001-12-15)
- Previous Version: ISO/IEC 10746 (1998-12-20)
- Previous Version: ISO/IEC 10746 (1998-12-20)
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