The CMDB is an Operational Data Store
Charles Betz discusses why the CMDB is not a data warehouse, but rather an operational data store.
Architecture is Objective, Design is Subjective – February 2009
Adrian Miley focuses on identifying the underlying architectural patterns that will be used to shape the overall solution.
Business Rules – February 2009
Data professionals are prone to equating “integrity constraint” with “business rule.” Are they the same? Probing deeper, it’s generally accepted…
DAMA Corner February 2009
Welcome to DAMA Corner, a source of information for data management professionals here in TDAN.com, the industry-leading publication for people…
The Requirements Bill of Materials: A Walkthrough
Bill Lewis describes a model for application requirements based on a bill-of-materials metamodel.
The Last Lecture from Randy Pausch
This is a complete review of the book The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch. This review is written by the…
Governance for Taxonomic Reference Data
Reference data is the Rodney Dangerfield of the data world – it gets no respect. However, it is feared. Malcolm…
The Database Report – January 2009
Craig Mullins reviews the DBMS marketplace during the fourth quarter of 2008.
5 Hiring Habits of Successful CIOs
This article provides advice for recruiting IT professionals.
Unwired Tap – January 2009
Bob Dominko looks at what we can expect in 2009 for the wireless and digital industries.