Technical Reference
ADL Registry Documentation
The following ADL Registry documents are provided as works-in-progress. Check back often for versioned updates.
- Volume 1: General Overview
Volume 1 is an introduction to the ADL Registry and the Content Object Repository Discovery and Registration/Resolution Architecture (CORDRA™) including background, history, high-level requirements, design assumptions, and rationale. It is intended for those seeking a basic introduction and orientation and provides context for the volumes that follow.
- Volume 2: Registry Overview and User's Guide
Volume 2 describes the ADL Registry. It includes an ADL Web-site user's guide and an introduction to producing digital-object and transaction metadata. This is the "how-to" volume for those getting started with the ADL Registry.
- Volume 3: Technical Reference
Volume 3 provides detailed information for technical personnel and tool developers on using the ADL Registry.
- Volume 4: CORDRA
Volume 4 provides more detail on CORDRA. CORDRA can be used by any community interested in establishing its own set of registry services independently of ADL. This volume is intended for those who are investigating solutions to object registration and discovery in general and for those who wish to understand how the ADL Registry fits within the CORDRA architecture.
- Volume 5: Services and Tools
Volume 5 describes value-added services and tools that are currently available or in development and how new services can be created to provide extended capabilities to registry systems. Some services and tools are ADL specific; others have more general applicability and may be of value to those creating their own registry system.
ADL Registry XML Transaction File Examples
ADL Registry Schemas
DoD Directives and Instructions
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- DoD Instruction 1322.26, Development,
Management, and Delivery of Distributed Learning
This Instruction, dated June 2006, implements Department of Defense (DoD) policies, assigns responsibilities, prescribes procedures, and establishes information requirements to develop, manage, and deliver distributed learning for DoD personnel in accordance with DODI 1322.18. About DODI 1322.26 provides additional information. OPR: OUSD(P&R)
- DoD Instruction 1322.20, Development and
Management of Interactive Courseware (ICW) for Military Training
This Instruction, dated 14 March 1991 with Change 1 dated 16 November 1994, establishes DoD policy, assigns responsibilities, prescribes procedures, and establishes information requirements for the development and management of interactive courseware (ICW) for training military personnel. OPR: OUSD(P&R)
- DoD Directive 1322.18, Military
Training
This Directive, dated 3 September 2004, issues policies for training military personnel, units, and staffs; and for training DoD personnel and the DoD Components that support the operational needs of the Combatant Commanders. OPR: OUSD(P&R)