Modeling Implememtation Representation of a Component
IR (implementation representation) defines how its LR (logical representation) is implemented in chosen Environment
IR is modeled using UML component
IR defines mapping between Subsytems and Components in chosen Environment.
UML Component is Physical realization of one or more subsytems.
IR of Component is Optional if there is well documented mapping(LR, IR)
Factors affecting transformation- Design subsystem to components
Implementation language and Development Environment
Chosen Component model
How the component is deployed
Source of component(Bought, developed or open source)