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Global Reference Architecture (GRA) Execution Context Guidelines

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The purpose of this document is to elaborate on the concept of execution context as defined in the Global Reference Architecture [GRA]. It will do so by providing guidelines to practitioners overseeing the implementation of a SERVICE-ORIENTED ARCHITECTURE (SOA).

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Formal Document Title Global Reference Architecture (GRA) Execution Context Guidelines
Author Global Standards Council
Date Approved By GAC 4/15/2014
Last Revision Date 4/15/2014
Version Number 1.3
Pages 27
File Format Portable Document Format
File Size 3.14 MB

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