The Architecture Meta-Data viewpoint provides information pertinent to the entire architecture but do not represent a distinct view of the architecture. The Architecture Meta-Data viewpoint subviews set the scope and context of the architecture. The scope includes the subject area and timeframe for the architecture. The setting in which the architecture exists comprises the interrelated conditions that compose the context for the architecture. These conditions include doctrine, tactics, techniques and procedures, relevant goals and vision statements, concepts of operations, scenarios, and environmental conditions.