Data Warehousing Perspective: It IS NOT A Technology
We communicate in "near approximations" at all times: everything is open to individual interpretation.
Data Model Evaluation Workplan
Should the customer be able to "demand" data models from software package vendors and what can be done to convince…
Advanced Data Model Patterns
The book Data Model Patterns: Conventions of Thought describes a set of standard data models that can be applied to…
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.
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…
Database Architectures (Part 1)
This two-part article will help readers have a better understanding of the various database architectures that are available for application…
Patterns and the Zachman Framework
John Zachman originally called row one of his framework, “Scope” (1), representing the point of view of the CEO who…
What’s in a Name?
Establishing and enforcing naming conventions is typically one of the first duties to be tackled when implementing new software. Adequate…
Justification for an Enterprise Model
Purpose Models are created not only to represent the business needs of an application but can also depict the business…