Applications Inventory and Attributes - Temporal and Effective Date attributes for the Applications Inventory
Applications Inventory and Attributes
Chapter 21. Temporal and Effective Date attributes for the Applications Inventory
Executive Summary: Chapter Overview
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Core Concepts
| Concept | Definition & Strategic Role |
|---|---|
| Effective-date semantics | Reserved for attributes describing when a record becomes or ceases to be authoritative. |
Quick Q&A
Question: Why is this category empty for applications?
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Temporal and Effective Date attributes would capture effective-date semantics for the application record.
The IF4IT has not yet identified standard attributes in this category for the Applications Inventory. This does not mean no such attributes exist — organizations building this inventory are encouraged to identify and define attributes in this category that are relevant to their specific context and governance needs.
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