Archive - Feb 2007
ebBP FAQ
Review answers to the frequently asked questions below on ebBP. Post new questions and additional comments at the FAQ Forum. See also: ebXML FAQ, ebCPPA FAQ, ebMS FAQ, and Registry FAQ.
What are the benefits of an XML Registry?
The benefits of an XML Registry are numerous and include:
- Promotes efficient discovery and maintenance of registered objects
- Enables efficient version control for registered objects
What is an XML Registry?
An XML registry is an information system that stores XML artifacts (e.g., XML schemas, data elements, etc.) and non-XML artifacts (e.g. supporting documents), as well as details (metadata) about the artifacts.
Registry FAQ
Core Components
The ebXML Core Components Technical Specification (ISO 15000-5) presents a methodology for developing a common set of semantic building blocks to represent the general types of business data in use today. It also provides for the creation of new business vocabularies and restructuring of existing business vocabularies. ebXML CCTS is advanced by the Techniques and Methodologies Group (TMG) of the United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business (UN/CEFACT).