1. A method for consolidated launching of multiple tasks, wherein said method comprises the steps of: delivering a plurality of individual launch descriptions to a tool, wherein an individual launch description is usable to launch a corresponding component in order to perform a corresponding task; providing said tool with a set of launch relationships, wherein a given launch relationship specifies the relationship between the launchings of two or more of said components; and operating said tool to generate a single composite launch description that defines the launching of at least some of said components in accordance with said set of launch relationships.