ISO/IEC 19763-6:2015/Amd 1:2024

Overview

ISO/IEC 19763-6:2015/Amd 1:2024 is an important amendment to the international standard ISO/IEC 19763-6, titled Information technology - Metamodel framework for interoperability (MFI) - Part 6: Registry Summary. Published by ISO and IEC, this amendment aligns the Registry Summary part of the MFI framework with Edition 4 of ISO/IEC 11179-3, the standard for metadata registries (MDR) metamodel common facilities. This update ensures compatibility and interoperability with the latest developments in metadata registry standards, facilitating improved metadata management and data exchange across systems.

Key Topics

• Metamodel Framework for Interoperability (MFI): ISO/IEC 19763-6 offers a structured registry summary crucial for managing and sharing metadata in IT environments.
• Alignment with ISO/IEC 11179-3:2023: Amendment 1 updates references and terminologies to correspond with Edition 4 of ISO/IEC 11179-3, ensuring up-to-date metadata registry metamodel compliance.
• Updated Term Numbers and Sources: Critical term numbers and references were revised (e.g., terms 4.1.1 to 4.2.1) to reflect the 2023 edition of ISO/IEC 11179-3, improving clarity and standard conformance.
• Concrete_Contents Class Enhancement: Introduction of the combined class Concrete_Contents, merging attributes of Registry_Summary::Contents and MDR-3::Organization, enhancing metadata organization and specification.
• Improvements in Registry Structure: Replacements and renaming of classes, such as from “Classification class” to “Classification_Scheme class,” streamline registry classification schemes for better metadata categorization.

Applications

• Metadata Registry Management: This amendment is essential for organizations implementing metadata registries conforming to ISO standards, sealing interoperability gaps between different data management systems.
• Data Interchange Standardization: It supports standardized metadata exchange in complex IT architectures, including enterprise data warehouses, data lakes, and integrated information systems.
• System Interoperability: Particularly valuable for developers and architects focused on system integration, ensuring that metadata frameworks meet current best practices and international standards for data description and exchange.
• Regulatory and Compliance Environments: Helps maintain metadata standards alignment for compliance mandates requiring accurate and standardized data registry practices.
• IT Governance: Assists data governance teams in instituting metadata frameworks that uphold quality, traceability, and clarity in metadata handling adhering to current international standards.

Related Standards

• ISO/IEC 11179-3:2023 – Information technology - Metadata registries (MDR) - Part 3: Metamodel for registry common facilities. The foundational standard related to metadata registry metamodels, now aligned with ISO/IEC 19763-6 via this amendment.
• ISO/IEC 19763 Series – The broader series on Metamodel framework for interoperability (MFI), providing comprehensive guidance for metadata-driven interoperability.
• ISO/IEC Directives Part 1 and Part 2 – Standards development procedures underpinning the drafting and maintenance of ISO/IEC standards such as ISO/IEC 19763-6.
• Other ISO Metadata Standards – These may include standards related to data quality, data management, and metadata best practices enhancing interoperability frameworks across industries.

Keywords: ISO/IEC 19763-6 amendment, Metamodel Framework for Interoperability, Registry Summary, ISO/IEC 11179-3 alignment, metadata registry, metadata interoperability, IT standard amendment, metadata classification schemes, metadata management, international metadata standards.