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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 SEBoK version 2.5.'''</center>
 
<center>Released 15 October 2021</center>
 
  
== 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
[[File:2019-05-29 16-46-15.mp4|thumb|SEBoK Original Work. Video was created by Rob Cloutier (2019 SEBoK Editor in Chief).]]
 
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.
 
 
 
'''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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'''SEBoK version 2.9.'''</center>
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<center>Released 20 November 2023</center>
  
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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.
  
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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>
  
 
==What's New?==
 
==What's New?==
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[[File:DownloadtheSEBoK.png|200px|right|link={{filepath:Guide_to_the_Systems_Engineering_Body_of_Knowledge_v2.9.pdf}}]]
 
A few things to look forward to in the latest update:
 
A few things to look forward to in the latest update:
*Updated main page - we have taken your feedback to streamline the SEBoK landing page to get you into the content you're interested in more quickly.
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*[[Governance and Editorial Boards]] changes including a new Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor
*New Editor's Corner - the former Letter from the Editor is now the [[Editor's Corner]], refocused on the current and emerging trends in systems engineering. Check it out for our Editor in Chief's current thoughts on the metaverse and the impact on systems.
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*A new article on [[Reverse Engineering a UAV Prototype using Agile Practices]]
*New sponsors and sponsorship packages - you will notice a number of new [[SEBoK Sponsors|sponsors]] and updates to the sponsorship packages available. Please join us in thanking our sponsors for their support of the SEBoK!
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*A new article on [[System Security]] that replaces the one found in SEBoK 2.8
*New navigation - the left-hand menu has gone through a major overhaul to make it easier for you find the information you need and retire information that is no longer as relevant, as well as to load more quickly.
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*A new article on the [[An Overview of the SWEBOK Guide]] that replaces the one found in SEBoK 2.8
*'''COMMENTS ADDRESSED'''
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*An updated article on Loss Driven Systems Engineering, [[A Framework for Viewing Quality Attributes from the Lens of Loss]]
*Behind the scenes, we've updated to the latest version of MediaWiki, tightened up our IT infrastructure, and made some adjustments to improve performance.
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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 Organization==
 
==SEBoK Organization==
[[File:SEBoK_Context_Diagram_Ifezue_Obiako.png|right|thumb|650px|'''Figure 1 Scope of SEBoK Parts and related knowledge '''(SEBoK Original). See [[Structure of the SEBoK]] for details.]]
 
  
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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 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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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.'''
 
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.'''
  
The SEBoK includes a [[Glossary of Terms|glossary]] and a list of [[Primary References|recommended references]].
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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 Updates and Governance==
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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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