A Component Framework Model for Information Technology Architecture
This article is the first in a planned series in TDAN which will attempt to contribute in a meaningful way…
Data Education
The Enterprise Data Model: A Key Ingredient for Successful Data Warehousing
The EDM is a key tool that will help us make sure that the warehouse delivers its promised return on…
Tools for a Comprehensive Database Environment – Part 1
There are five major RDBMS products: Oracle, IBM DB2, Microsoft SQL Server, Sybase SQL Server, and Informix.
Change Management
The only constant in American enterprises is change. There are external changes in politics, climate, laws, markets, competition, and customer…
Data Admin Position Responsibilities
Following is a representation of a basic set of job descriptions for a typical data administration unit.
Data Wise Perspective: We’ve Been Out Of Focus
Engaging in a data warehousing implementation is fraught with a variety of missteps and unexpected surprises - much of which…
Meta Data Themes – Part One – The Basics
Imagine what it would be like if there was an inexpensive one-size-fits-all solution to the management of meta data.
Transforming Business Through Data Quality Improvement
1. Create Constancy of Purpose for Data Quality Improvement Deming’s first point describes the beginning point of a quality environment:…
Database Architectures (Part 2)
This two-part article will help readers have a better understanding of the various database architectures that are available for application…
Seven Keys to Selecting a Decision Support Consulting Firm
You have fought hard and worked your internal organization to build the case for beginning a decision support initiative. Now…