What is an Architecture Context Diagram (ACD) and are there any other names for it?

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Julian picture Julian · Feb 8, 2010 · Viewed 16.1k times · Source

I've been charged with the following tasks for a group project:

a) Design/Draw an Architecture Context Diagram
b) ACD Description
c) UML deployment diagram

The UML deployment diagram is no issue as there are plenty of straight-forward resources online but this is not the case for the ACD.

I need resources on exactly what an ACD is and how to draw one.

Is there another name for an ACD such as Architecture Context Diagram such as Architecture Interconnection Diagram or Operations Systems Diagram? I keep coming across similar names but different diagrams in Google searches...

Answer

Frank V picture Frank V · Feb 8, 2010

I figured you've tried Wikipedia however, I found this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/System_context_diagram

I have a feeling that a System Context Diagram is the same thing (or quite similar) to an Architecture context Diagram.

Is the diagram in question a UML based diagram?

Since you indicated that it is a UML diagram, I can only suggest that you check out OMG's site. You should be able to get a copy of the UML standards document without signing up. I'm sorry I don't have a more direct answer for you. I've only heard about the System Context Diagram. While I had searched for something like a Architecture Context Diagram, the system one is the closest I came.

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