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==Welcome==
 
On behalf of [[Acknowledgements|the more than 70 authors]], the editors, and the three SEBoK steward organizations – the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Computer Society (IEEE-CS), and the Systems Engineering Research Center (SERC) – welcome to the ''Guide to the Systems Engineering Body of Knowledge (SEBoK)'' version 1.1.1. This version was released 14 June 2013, and contains [[Release History|a small number of content changes]] and wiki additions to version 1.1, which was released in April 2013.
 
  
The SEBoK provides a compendium of the [[Primary References|key knowledge sources and references]] of systems engineering, organized and explained to assist a wide variety of users.  It is a living document, accepting [[SEBoK Review and Adjudication |community input]] continuously, and [[Editors' Note|regularly refreshed and updated]].
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<center>'''On behalf of the [[BKCASE Governance and Editorial Board#Editorial Board|Editorial Board]]<nowiki/>, the [[BKCASE Governance and Editorial Board#BKCASE Governing Board|Governing Board]], and our authors and sponsors, welcome to
  
==About Systems Engineering==
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'''SEBoK version 2.9.'''</center>
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<center>Released 20 November 2023</center>
  
[[Systems Engineering (glossary)|Systems engineering]] is an interdisciplinary approach and means to enable the realization of successful systems. Separate articles in [[SEBoK v. 1.1.1 Introduction|Part 1]] provide an [[Systems Engineering Overview|overview of systems engineering]], place it in [[Systems Engineering: Historic and Future Challenges|historical context]], and discuss its [[Economic Value of Systems Engineering| economic value]].
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== Welcome to SEBoK v. 2.9 ==
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The SEBoK provides a guide to the [[Primary References|key knowledge sources and references]] of {{Term|Systems Engineering (glossary)|systems engineering}} organized and explained to assist a wide variety of individuals. It is a living product, accepting community input continuously, with regular refreshes and updates. The SEBoK is not a compendium but instead references existing literature.
  
Systems engineering has roots in [[Systems |systems science]]. Major sections (called knowledge areas (KAs)) in [[Systems |Part 2]] discuss [[Systems Fundamentals]], [[Systems Thinking]], [[Representing Systems with Models]], and the [[Systems Approach Applied to Engineered Systems]].
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'''Systems engineering''' is an interdisciplinary approach and means to enable the full life cycle of successful {{Term|Product System (glossary)|product}}, {{Term|Service_System_(glossary)|service}} and {{Term|Enterprise_System_(glossary)|enterprise}} systems.  It includes problem discovery and formulation, solution definition and realization, and operational use, sustainment, and disposal. It can be applied to single-problem situations or to the management of multiple interventions in commercial or public enterprises. Those new to systems engineering can find introductory articles which provide an [[Systems Engineering Overview|overview of systems engineering]], place it in [[Systems Engineering: Historic and Future Challenges|historical context]], and discuss its [[Economic Value of Systems Engineering|economic value]] in [[SEBoK Introduction|Part 1]] of this body of knowledge.</div>
  
==About the SEBoK==
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==What's New?==
The SEBoK is organized into [[SEBoK Table of Contents|7 parts]], with a [[Glossary of Terms]] and a list of [[Primary References]]
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[[File:DownloadtheSEBoK.png|200px|right|link={{filepath:Guide_to_the_Systems_Engineering_Body_of_Knowledge_v2.9.pdf}}]]
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A few things to look forward to in the latest update:
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*[[Governance and Editorial Boards]] changes including a new Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor
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*A new article on [[Reverse Engineering a UAV Prototype using Agile Practices]]
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*A new article on [[System Security]] that replaces the one found in SEBoK 2.8
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*A new article on the [[An Overview of the SWEBOK Guide]] that replaces the one found in SEBoK 2.8
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*An updated article on Loss Driven Systems Engineering, [[A Framework for Viewing Quality Attributes from the Lens of Loss]]
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*An updated article on [[System Resilience]]
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*A transition from the use cases originally published in SEBoK v. 1.0 to more persona-driven guidance for different types of [[SEBoK Users and Uses|users]]
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*Minor updates to articles throughout the SEBoK
  
* [[SEBoK Introduction|Part 1]] discusses the [[Scope of the SEBoK]], and its [[Structure of the SEBoK|structure]], including its hierarchy of parts, [http://www.sebokwiki.org/1.1.1/index.php?title=Category:Knowledge_Area knowledge areas], and [http://www.sebokwiki.org/1.1.1/index.php?title=Category:Topic topics].  Part 1 also includes a lengthy discussion of [[SEBoK Users and Uses]], including five [http://www.sebokwiki.org/1.1.1/index.php?title=Category:Use_Case use cases]. 
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==SEBoK Organization==
  
The other parts include:  
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{{Structure|625px|'''Figure 1. Scope of SEBoK: Parts and related knowledge.''' Click on a Part to navigate to it. (SEBoK Original).|right}}
* Part 2 [[Systems]]
 
* Part 3 [[Systems Engineering and Management]]
 
* Part 4 [[Applications of Systems Engineering]]
 
* Part 5 [[Enabling Systems Engineering]]
 
* Part 6 [[Related Disciplines]]
 
* Part 7 [[Systems Engineering Implementation Examples]]
 
  
As a compendium, much of the content has restricted intellectual property rights. This [[Bkcase Wiki:Copyright |copyright information]] is placed on each page, and must be respected. The SEBoK copyright is held by the Trustees of the Stevens Institute of Technology, and plans for the transfer of the copyright are discussed in the [[Editors' Note]].
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The SEBoK is a '''guide''' to the broad scope of SE-related knowledge. The core of this is tested and proven knowledge that has been developed through practice, documented, reviewed, and discussed by the SE community. In addition, the SEBoK also covers some of the emerging aspects of SE practice, such as Systems of Systems, Agile Life Cycle approaches and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
  
As a living document, at the bottom of each page, version identification can be found in a link called "[[About SEBoK v. 1.1.1|About SEBoK v.1.1.1]]."
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Systems engineering has its roots in the fundamentals, principles, and models of foundational systems sciences, and associated management and engineering sciences. It is effective systems engineering processes are applied within a managed life cycle working with a number of other management, engineering, and specialist disciplines. While traditionally applied to product development, systems engineering can also be applied to {{Term|Service_System_(glossary)|service}} and {{Term|Enterprise_System_(glossary)|enterprise}} systems. As systems engineering is a collaborative approach, working with other engineering and management disciplines and specialties, it relies on competencies at the individual and team levels and appropriate structure and governance at organizational levels.
  
A PDF of SEBoK v. 1.1 and the older SEBoK v. 1.0 may be downloaded at [[Download SEBoK PDF]]. Please note that a new PDF is not generated for micro releases, such as v. 1.1.1.
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Starting from this basic view of the scope of knowledge relevant to SE, the SEBoK is organized into [[SEBoK Table of Contents|8 parts]] as shown in Figure 1. '''Click on Figure 1 to navigate to any part of the SEBoK.'''
  
There is a link in the left margin under ''Quicklinks'' explaining how to [[Cite the SEBoK]] correctly.
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The SEBoK includes a [[Glossary of Terms|glossary]] and a list of [[Primary References|recommended references]]. The main content of the SEBoK can be downloaded as a PDF for offline access if desired.
  
==About the Sandbox==
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==SEBoK Governance==
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The SEBoK is overseen by the [[BKCASE Governance and Editorial Board#BKCASE Governing Board|Governing Board]] appointed by the stewards, who oversee the SEBoK Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board. The stewards contribute resources to manage the SEBoK wiki, support new releases, and encourage SEBoK adoption. Volunteer authors from the worldwide SE community continue to propose and create new content. Other volunteers review that new content. The stewards are INCOSE, the IEEE Systems Council, and Stevens Institute of Technology.
  
When BKCASE began, the editors struggled to balance the open access and constant change of a wiki with the archival integrity of a journal.  Accordingly, the SEBoK wiki currently allows for comments to be made, but does not allow contributors to directly edit the content in the articles. The content is refreshed periodically, based in part on the comments, and new PDF versions created to match and archive the content.
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| colspan="2" style="background-color: #ffffff" |[[File:Stevens-Official-PMSColor-R.png|350px|center|Stevens Institute of Technology|link=http://www.stevens.edu]]
  
The Editors still want to allow the community to suggest new articles and to offer changes to the content.  To do this while still protecting the integrity of the official site, a new "Sandbox” wiki site has been developed and will be offered in 2013. In the sandbox, anyone can add content, change content, or improve the structure.  None of the changes will be considered an official part of the SEBoK until they are approved for inclusion in an update, after they will be subjected to the usual editorial review.
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The Sandbox is expected to be operational by late summer, 2013.  When the Sandbox is operational, a micro-release will update the SEBoK with links to it.
 
 
 
Meanwhile, the SEBoK remains a moderated wiki.  Comments are accepted on the bottom of each page.
 
 
 
==Using the SEBoK==
 
Articles in the SEBoK can be found by using the ''Search'' field in the upper right corner of each page, as well as through the ''Quicklinks'', ''Outline'', and ''Navigation'' menus in the left margin of each page.
 
Detailed instructions about the page layout and features are found in [[How to Read the SEBoK]].
 
 
 
==Contact the Editors==
 
Comments can be left on any page by using the [http://help.disqus.com/ DISQUS] feature.  These are periodically reviewed.  Comments can be flagged in DISQUS, which will result in a faster review by the editors. 
 
  
Email may be sent to [mailto:bkcase@stevens.edu  bkcase@stevens.edu].
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Revision as of 22:06, 19 November 2023


On behalf of the Editorial Board, the Governing Board, and our authors and sponsors, welcome to SEBoK version 2.9.
Released 20 November 2023

Welcome to SEBoK v. 2.9

The SEBoK provides a guide to the key knowledge sources and references of systems engineeringsystems engineering organized and explained to assist a wide variety of individuals. It is a living product, accepting community input continuously, with regular refreshes and updates. The SEBoK is not a compendium but instead references existing literature.

Systems engineering is an interdisciplinary approach and means to enable the full life cycle of successful productproduct, serviceservice and enterpriseenterprise systems. It includes problem discovery and formulation, solution definition and realization, and operational use, sustainment, and disposal. It can be applied to single-problem situations or to the management of multiple interventions in commercial or public enterprises. Those new to systems engineering can find introductory articles which provide an overview of systems engineering, place it in historical context, and discuss its economic value in Part 1 of this body of knowledge.

What's New?

DownloadtheSEBoK.png

A few things to look forward to in the latest update:

SEBoK Organization

Part 1. SEBoK IntroductionPart 4. Applications of SEPart 6. Related DisciplinesPart 7. SE Implementation ExamplesPart 5. Enabling SEPart 2. SE FoundationsPart 3. SE & ManagementPart 8. Emerging Knowledge
Figure 1. Scope of SEBoK: Parts and related knowledge. Click on a Part to navigate to it. (SEBoK Original).

The SEBoK is a guide to the broad scope of SE-related knowledge. The core of this is tested and proven knowledge that has been developed through practice, documented, reviewed, and discussed by the SE community. In addition, the SEBoK also covers some of the emerging aspects of SE practice, such as Systems of Systems, Agile Life Cycle approaches and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).

Systems engineering has its roots in the fundamentals, principles, and models of foundational systems sciences, and associated management and engineering sciences. It is effective systems engineering processes are applied within a managed life cycle working with a number of other management, engineering, and specialist disciplines. While traditionally applied to product development, systems engineering can also be applied to serviceservice and enterpriseenterprise systems. As systems engineering is a collaborative approach, working with other engineering and management disciplines and specialties, it relies on competencies at the individual and team levels and appropriate structure and governance at organizational levels.

Starting from this basic view of the scope of knowledge relevant to SE, the SEBoK is organized into 8 parts as shown in Figure 1. Click on Figure 1 to navigate to any part of the SEBoK.

The SEBoK includes a glossary and a list of recommended references. The main content of the SEBoK can be downloaded as a PDF for offline access if desired.

SEBoK Governance

The SEBoK is overseen by the Governing Board appointed by the stewards, who oversee the SEBoK Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board. The stewards contribute resources to manage the SEBoK wiki, support new releases, and encourage SEBoK adoption. Volunteer authors from the worldwide SE community continue to propose and create new content. Other volunteers review that new content. The stewards are INCOSE, the IEEE Systems Council, and Stevens Institute of Technology.

SEBoK Stewards
International Council on Systems Engineering
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Systems Council
Stevens Institute of Technology

Contact us at sebok@incose.net.


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SEBoK v. 2.9, released 20 November 2023