Data Model Patterns: A Metadata Map

Based on the Zachman Framework for information architecture, this work provides a description of the model and is organized so that different readers can benefit from different parts. It offers a view of the world being addressed by the techniques, methods and tools of the information processing industry.

Klappentext

"In recent years, companies have come to realize that their data represents a signficant corporate resource--along with capital and people. But, until recently, companies have not had a means to manage that resource. That has changed. With the advent of data warehouses and other data management technology, management tools for resource management are now becoming available. One critical tool is the metadata repository, which contains the definitions of the company's systems as well as the things of significance to the business; the functions of the business, and the things that constrain it. How do you model a metadata repository for your business, down to the last detail? This book fills that market need."

Inhalt

Chapter 1: About Metadata Models
Chapter 2: Data
Chapter 3: Activities, Functions, and Processes
Chapter 4: Locations
Chapter 5: People and Organizations
Chapter 6: Events and Timing
Chapter 7: Motivation
Glossary
References and Further Reading
Index
About the Author