UML as a Data Modeling Notation, Part 2
This article, Part 2 of a three-part series, addresses sub-types, domains and unique identifiers, as well as what in UML…
Architecture Made Easy, Part 2
The role of enterprise information architecture should have a profound affect upon customers, shareholders, and the competitive landscape.
Temporal Versioning
This article explains temporal versioning and why it is a useful design approach for tracking changes in operational systems so…
Data Semantics Management – New Book Just Announced
Bob Seiner, the Publisher of TDAN.com, sits down with Mike Gorman to discuss his new book titled Data Semantics Management.
The DGI Data Governance Framework
The DGI Data Governance Framework is a logical structure for classifying, organizing, and communicating complex activities involved in making decisions…
UML as a Data Modeling Notation, Part 1
Part 1 of this three-part series describes the basic differences between notations and how they can be reconciled.
The Last Lecture: An As-We-Go Review
Bob Seiner's review of a very inspiring book and famous lecture by Randy Pausch.
SELECT * FROM Celko – September 2008
Introduction to Joe Celko's new quarterly column on TDAN.com titled 'SELECT * FROM Celko'. Joe's column will appear in September,…
SaaS and BI – September 2008
The face of BI has completely changed. Business managers today want BI to serve as a global positioning system, showing…
CDI and MDM Are Broken, Part 2
Part 2 of this article explains the application of semantic technologies to master data management applications, including customer data integration.…