Understanding the DPS
Understanding the DPS
These pages explain the concepts behind the DPS, the responsibilities it takes on, and how it works. They describe what happens and why, without the detailed requirements found in the reference.
OAIS, the services in the DPS, and how they fit together
What a package contains, kinds of metadata, and package scope
How data is preserved, stored, and accessed in the DPS
How metadata enters, is stored, and utilized in the DPS
How roles, agreements, and permissions govern access
The National Library’s own system domains and how the DPS fits among them