UML-based methodology for distributed systems

Abstract

This paper describes a methodology based on the ISO Reference Model for Open Distributed Processing (ISO RM ODP) and the UML 1.1 notation. The methodology has been developed in the context of several projects concerned with methodology development: DISGIS, MAGMA and OBOE. ODP provides the overall framework and a foundation for describing distributed systems. UML provides a flexible notation for describing them. The methodology is described in relation with experiences gained and a case from the geographical information systems domain.