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== Welcome to SEBoK v. 2.5 ==
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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
On behalf of the [[BKCASE Governance and Editorial Board|BKCASE Editorial Board]]<nowiki/>, the BKCASE Governing Board, and sponsors, welcome to SEBoK version 2.5. This version was released on 15 October 2021 and reflects the continuing evolution of the SEBoK.
 
  
The SEBoK provides a guide to the [[Primary References|key knowledge sources and references]]<nowiki/> 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 a not compendium but instead references existing literature and much of the content has restricted intellectual property rights. This [[Bkcase Wiki:Copyright |copyright information]] is placed on each page, and must be respected. Materials marked as "SEBoK Original" may be freely used with proper citation. Materials marked as "used with permission" may '''not''' be used unless the user seeks independent permission from the copyright owner. The SEBoK copyright is  held on behalf of the BKCASE Board of Governors by The Trustees of the Stevens Institute of Technology.
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'''SEBoK version 2.9.'''</center>
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<center>Released 20 November 2023</center>
  
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.
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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.
  
==About the Systems Engineering==
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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>
Systems engineering has its roots in the fundamentals, principles, and models of foundational systems sciences, and associated management and engineering sciences. It is applied through the application of systems engineering processes 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 specialisms, it relies on enabling competencies and structures at individual, team, and organizational levels.
 
  
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 below:
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==What's New?==
[[File:SEBoK_Context_Diagram_Ifezue_Obiako.png|centre|thumb|652x652px|'''Figure 1 Scope of SEBoK Parts and related knowledge '''(SEBoK Original). See [[Structure of the SEBoK]] for details.]]
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* Part 1 [[SEBoK Introduction]]  
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A few things to look forward to in the latest update:
* Part 2 [[Foundations of Systems Engineering]]
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*[[Governance and Editorial Boards]] changes including a new Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor
* Part 3 [[Systems Engineering and Management]]
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*A new article on [[Reverse Engineering a UAV Prototype using Agile Practices]]
* Part 4 [[Applications of Systems Engineering]]
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*A new article on [[System Security]] that replaces the one found in SEBoK 2.8
* Part 5 [[Enabling Systems Engineering]]
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*A new article on the [[An Overview of the SWEBOK Guide]] that replaces the one found in SEBoK 2.8
* Part 6 [[Related Disciplines]]
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*An updated article on Loss Driven Systems Engineering, [[A Framework for Viewing Quality Attributes from the Lens of Loss]]
* Part 7 [[Systems Engineering Implementation Examples]]
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*An updated article on [[System Resilience]]
* Part 8 [[Emerging Knowledge]]
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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
  
The SEBoK includes a [[Glossary of Terms]] and a list of [[Primary References]], to reflect the scope of systems engineering knowledge and its links into other bodies of knowledge.
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==SEBoK Organization==
  
SEBoK is a guide to the broad scope of SE related knowledge. The core of this is the well-tried and tested knowledge which has been developed through practice, documented, reviewed and discussed by the SE community. In addition, 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). Part 1 also includes a discussion of [[SEBoK Users and Uses]], including a number of [[:Category:Use_Case|use cases]] which give advice on how different groups of users might navigate and use the SEBoK.  This is a good place to start if you are new to the SEBoK. Individuals who are new to systems engineering can start with [[Use Case 0: Systems Engineering Novices]].
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==SEBoK Updates and Governance==
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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).
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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.
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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.'''
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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.
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==SEBoK Governance==
 
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.
 
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.
  
 
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<center>'''SEBoK v. 2.9, released 20 November 2023'''</center>

Latest 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?

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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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