TDAN.com – Archive
November 2008
Articles First-Time Right Ratio: Measuring the Measurers
by Timothy P. Ryan
The ratio introduced in this article is a management tool for performance practitioners. Its practical benefits are both internal and external.
Application Administration: The Next Frontier for the DBA
by Juan C. Irizarry
The role of the DBA is evolving quickly from managing the database to managing the information.
Architecture Made Easy, Part 3
by James Luisi
Control Systems vs. Information Systems
The difference between control systems and information systems begins subtly with their associated data architectures, but you’ll be surprised to learn how architecturally different they really
are.
UML as a Data Modeling Notation, Part 3
by David C. Hay, Michael J. Lynott
Aesthetics
This article, Part 3 of a three-part series, discusses the aesthetics of preparing and presenting data models – no matter what notation is used.
Special Features Data Semantics Management - New Book Just Announced
by Michael M. Gorman, Robert S. Seiner
Interview with Michael M. Gorman of Whitemarsh
Bob Seiner, the Publisher of TDAN.com, sits down with Mike Gorman to discuss his new book titled Data Semantics Management. More Special Features >
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Featured Columns Architecture is Objective, Design is Subjective – November 2008
by Adrian Miley
Creating the Architectural Framework – Architectural Principles
Adrian Miley covers architectural principles and explains their purpose within an objective architectural framework. He also provides an explanation of the underlying principles for defining them. DAMA Corner – November 2008
by Deborah Henderson, DAMA International, John Schley
Whys and Wherefores – DAMA International Education and Research Foundation
Deborah Henderson and John Schley provide FAQs about the new DAMA Foundation. Business Rules - November 2008
by Ronald G. Ross
A Personal Insurance Saga: The Economics of Business Rules
In this month’s column, Ron recounts a real-life personal tale of woeful business rule deployment. You be the judge – are your company’s uncoordinated business rules causing this
kind of economic loss and operational churn? More Featured Columns >
Perspectives Managing Risk in a Flat World
by Isaac Cheifetz
More Perspectives >
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