Abstract
As the use of computer technology becomes more complex and pervasive, computer standards are being developed to facilitate the interconnection of components and transfer of programs, data, and skills from one environment to another. There are standards activities in the areas of programming languages, database management systems, computer communication protocols, graphics, and software engineering. Since these standards may overlap or interact with one another, there is a need for “standard” methods to help manage the development of standards. One such method is to use a “reference model” (RM) for an area in which standards are to be developed. This paper first defines the concept of a RM. Next, it establishes the need for RMs in standards development. Finally, RMs in database management system (DBMS) standardization are presented to illustrate different approaches in the development and use of a RM.
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