K2 Architecture

The overall K2 architecture includes Microsoft components and K2 blackpearl-hosted server components. Depending on the role a server plays in the deployment, all or some of these components will be installed. At a high level, the K2 blackpearl Server uses common Microsoft components, such as the .NET 3.5 Framework with SP1, which includes Windows Workflow Foundations (WF) and Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF). These components are shown logically in Figure 1 for server components and in Figure 2 for client components. The K2 blackpearl components are discussed in further detail in the following two topics.

While infrastructure changes are required by K2, each environment is different and has its peculiarities which must be taken into account. Modifying the infrastructure could have unforeseen results if the changes are not appropriately understood or managed. Given the broad spectrum of underlying infrastructure utilized, it is recommended that a panel or committee with appropriate skill in each area concerned be assembled to outline the underlying infrastructure changes and gauge the impact of the required changes.