Definition
A Registry is a managed collection of identifiable Objects organized according to defined governance rules. A Registry provides controlled access to Objects while preserving identity, traceability, and operational consistency.
Purpose
This document defines Registry within the OCOM Specification.
A Registry provides a governed collection of Objects that enables consistent identification, discovery, management, and governance across the OCOM ecosystem.
Registries establish authoritative sources for managed Objects.
Business meaning
Registries enable organizations to maintain authoritative records of operational Objects.
They improve consistency, interoperability, governance, and organizational visibility by ensuring that managed Objects are discoverable and governed throughout their lifecycle.
Design principles
Every Registry shall:
- contain identifiable Objects
- preserve Object Identity
- support governance
- support discoverability
- support traceability
- remain technology independent
Core characteristics
- Identifier
- Name
- Purpose
- Registry Scope
- Registered Object Types
- Ownership
- Classification
- Access Policy
- Registration Rules
- Retention Policy
- Versioning Policy
Relationship to other specifications
Registry interacts with:
ocom:Objectocom:Identityocom:Metadataocom:Relationshipocom:Referenceocom:Ownershipocom:Classificationocom:Policy
Registries organize managed Objects but do not alter Object semantics.
Independence — does not prescribe
- database technologies
- directory services
- catalog platforms
- implementation architectures
Conformance
A compliant implementation shall ensure that every managed Registry:
- manage identifiable Objects
- preserve Object Identity
- support governed registration
- maintain traceability
- preserve auditability
- remain technology independent
Provenance
Governance records: —
| Version | Date | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 20 July 2026 | Initial draft |