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'''SEBoK version 2.10.'''</center>
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<center>Released 06 May 2024</center>
  
==Welcome==
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== Welcome to SEBoK v. 2.10 ==
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 you to the ''Guide to the Systems Engineering Body of Knowledge (SEBoK)'' version 1.1. This version was released 30 April 2013, and contains [[Release History|a number of changes]] to version 1.0.1, which was released in November 2012.
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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.
  
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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'''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 Systems Engineering==
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==What's New?==
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[[File:DownloadtheSEBoK.png|200px|right|link={{filepath:Guide_to_the_Systems_Engineering_Body_of_Knowledge_v2.10.pdf}}]]
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The latest update includes:
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*A new [[Get Involved]] invitation page including a new SEBoK content review form
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*Significant Part 3 [[Systems Engineering and Management]] updates to reflect current practice
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**Renaming of [[System Life Cycle Models]] articles to simplify the titles
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**A new [[Requirements Management]] article
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**"Business and Mission Analysis" knowledge area renamed to [[System Concept Definition]]
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**"Stakeholder Needs and Requirements" is now [[Stakeholder Needs Definition]]
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**"Stakeholder Requirements Definition" is now [[System Requirements Definition]]
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**A new [[System Architecture Design Definition]] knowledge area article
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**The [[System Maintenance]] knowledge area has been reorganized
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*Minor updates to articles throughout the SEBoK
  
[[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 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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You will see these identified in the left side outline and in the [[SEBoK Table of Contents]] page. Enjoy!
  
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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==SEBoK Organization==
  
==About the SEBoK==
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The SEBoK is organized into [[SEBoK Table of Contents|7 parts]], with a [[Glossary of Terms]] and a list of [[Primary References]].
 
  
*[[SEBoK v. 1.1 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/1.0/index.php/Category:Knowledge_Area knowledge areas], and [http://www.sebokwiki.org/1.0/index.php/Category:Topic topics].  Part 1 also includes a lengthy discussion of [[SEBoK Users and Uses]], including five [http://www.sebokwiki.org/1.0/index.php/Category:Use_Case use cases]. 
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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).
  
The other parts are:
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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.
*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 [[Editors' Note]].
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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.'''
  
As a living document, each page footer also contains version identification in a link called "[[About SEBoK v. 1.1|About SEBoK 1.1]]."
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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.
  
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. 1.0.1.
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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.
  
There is a link in the left margin under ''Toolbox'' explaining how to [[Cite the SEBoK]] correctly.
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The SEBoK is a moderated wiki.  Comments are accepted on each page.  To provide a larger forum for users to propose new content or revisions to existing content, the BKCASE editors are also developing a 'Sandbox.'  The Sandbox is expected to be operational within a few weeks of the release of version 1.1.  When the Sandbox is operational, a micro-release will update the SEBoK with links to it.
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'''Contact us at [mailto:sebok@incose.net sebok@incose.net].'''
 
 
==Using the SEBoK==
 
Articles in the SEBoK can be found by using the ''Search'' field in the upper right corner of each page, and 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, and that results in a faster review by the editors. 
 
 
 
Email may be sent to [mailto:bkcase@stevens.edu  bkcase@stevens.edu].
 
  
 
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Latest revision as of 12:47, 6 May 2024


On behalf of the Editorial Board, the Governing Board, and our authors and sponsors, welcome to SEBoK version 2.10.
Released 06 May 2024

Welcome to SEBoK v. 2.10

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

The latest update includes:

You will see these identified in the left side outline and in the SEBoK Table of Contents page. Enjoy!

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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