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CHAPTER 12 
Configuring the Physical Architecture
2. 
Software integration strategy
—identifies the sequence of assembly and integra-
tion tasks by which larger, more complex structural components are combined 
into the final software product configuration.
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Structural assemblages
—represent the assembly and integration tasks that 
generate a structural component and the test stubs needed to support engi-
neering test and evaluation.
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Graphical user interface assemblage (example)
—a common example of a 
structural assemblage that is composed of only the graphical-based display 
screens, menus, icons, and pointing device interface structural units and 
components.
3. 
Software operational environment
—identifies the computing equipment, 
external systems, and related software applications the software product 
under development is intended to execute within so that it may collaboratively 
perform its tasks.
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Computing environment
—the set of computing technology resources that the 
software product is designed to operate in combination with.
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Interface relationships
—identifies the agreement and commitment for the 
software product to exchange data with other systems, equipment items, 
or software applications. An interface may involve a flow of data in one 
FIGURE 12.2
The software structural design solution.

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