Framework for storing metadata in a common access repository

摘要

A framework for representing metadata in a common access repository. According to one embodiment, wherein the metadata is loaded into the repository from a source system, the system includes a first scanning module for scanning the source system for first set of metadata that describes a first state; a loading module for loading the first set of metadata into the repository; a first state description for the first set of metadata in a fixed state; and a user interface for accessing the metadata.