: Public Note
Created: 10.01.2018 13:21:16
Modified: 10.01.2018 13:21:34
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<b>Expected External Interactions</b><br/>Having defined the external entities the next concern is to decide or discover the nature of the connections with them. Connections can<br/>vary widely, from high volume messaging or RPC connections, through batch-oriented file or database interfaces, to manual<br/>connections involving human interaction or even document scanning. Some connections may need to be secured; some may need to<br/>implement very specific protocols. Defining and agreeing the fundamental characteristics of each connection allows the architect to<br/>start thinking about their practical implications and helps to identify gaps in knowledge and potential problems.<br/>