RE: [egov-registry] Proof of Concept

["Paul Spencer" <paul.spencer@boynings.co.uk>]

Carl,

I am planning to put some dates on the actions.

The point about the need for a standard way to map schema components to the
ebRIM came from you in our IM exchange the other day. I suspect this is very
similar to the current CCRIM to ebRIM work that is being done in the
registry TC. I don't remember exactly what you said, but it included you and
some others writing this mapping.

Regards

Paul

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Carl Mattocks [mailto:carlmattocks@checkmi.com]
> Sent: 13 July 2004 14:43
> To: Paul Spencer
> Cc: Egov-Registry
> Subject: Re: [egov-registry] Proof of Concept
>
>
> Paul:
>
> Thanks for creating the checklist of things to be done.
> I think you have identified all that could be done via the usual volunteer
> effort.
>
> It would be helpful if you could attach some target dates to the tasks and
> expand on the statement ' The third of these bullets requires the writing
> of a new standard.'
>
> cheers
>
> carl
>
> <quote who="Paul Spencer">
> > This project has now been running for a while. In order to make sure we
> > allow for all possibilities, we have ranged quite widely in what we are
> > looking at. I feel the time has come to refocus and ensure we
> deliver the
> > main requirements in a short period.
> >
> > Three important points from the eGov TC purpose:
> >
> > * Provide a forum for Governments internationally to voice
> their needs and
> > requirements with respect to XML-based standards which can be handed off
> > to
> > relevant OASIS TCs
> >
> > * Provide a mechanism for the creation of best practice documents
> >
> > * Promote the adoption of OASIS specs/standards within Governments
> >
> > This project supports all three. We are allowing Governments to state
> > their
> > needs, we are promoting the ebXML registry and possibly other OASIS
> > specifications, and we will deliver best practice for the use of
> > registries
> > for storing schemas and components. So we are on target there.
> >
> > The aims of the project are:
> >
> > * To show that the ebXML registry/repository is a suitable platform for
> > e-Government schema management
> >
> > * To build a demonstration registry
> >
> > * To create best practice for its use
> >
> > Note that the aim is schema management. Although a registry can be used
> > for
> > many other purposes, the aims of this project have always been
> around the
> > registering, storage and discovery of schema documents, schema
> components
> > and associated metadata, and the assembly of schema components into
> > documents.
> >
> > We have identified several activities required to achieve these aims:
> >
> > * Provide guidance on the mapping of metadata to the ebRIM.
> This includes
> > (possibly as a second phase) deciding between direct mapping and mapping
> > via
> > the CCRIM. So far, it has resulted in a requested change to the ebRIM.
> > Once
> > the decision is made on that, the work can be completed quite easily.
> >
> > * The ebXML registry TC is working on the CCRIM to ebRIM mapping, so we
> > will
> > rely on their work.
> >
> > * We need a mapping of schema components to the ebRIM.
> >
> > * We need to look at schema assembly. I am not yet convinced that CAM is
> > the
> > right approach to this, but I am equally not convinced that it is not.
> >
> > * We need a working registry.
> >
> > Have I left anything out?
> >
> > The third of these bullets requires the writing of a new
> standard. Should
> > we
> > draft this, keeping the ebXML Registry TC informed, or should
> we stick to
> > the aims of our TC and pass it over to them to work on? What sort of
> > priority would they give it? I suspect the best compromise is for us to
> > lead
> > it, but work as a joint team.
> >
> > Currently, the document we have drafted is a combination of other
> > documents.
> > I propose to re-write this based on the content of this email. This will
> > mean cutting some of the current material, but I think that is necessary
> > to
> > achieve the focus we need.
> >
> > I would also like to kick off the assembly part of the project.
> >
> > I look forward to some lively discussion over the next few days, then
> > moving
> > the project forward in an agreed direction.
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > Paul Spencer
> > Director
> > Boynings Consulting Ltd
> > http://www.boynings.co.uk
> >
> >
>
>
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