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April 2008

Articles

Architecture Made Easy
by James Luisi
Data Modeling: Rules of Abstraction

This article describes how to avoid getting a dozen different data models from twelve experienced data modelers with the same requirements.

Subtyping in W3C XML Schema, Part 1
by Jack Lindsey
Three Degrees of Inheritance

Data model supertype-subtype concepts can be directly represented in W3C XML Schema and OO programmers will smile and thank you. Welcome to the Garden of Eden.

Enterprise Service Engineering
by Alan Perkins
An Architected Approach for Service Component Development and Management

This article describes the benefits of using a strategically driven, model-based approach for developing and managing service components.

So You Want to be a Data Champion?
by Tom Carlock
Let’s do a check up from the neck up to make sure you’re ready.

The data champion role is a dedicated, full-time business role. It requires someone who has both IT and business knowledge – someone who can work well with others and build relationships as needed.

Special Features

DAMA INTL Announces Dictionary of Data Management at Symposium - Spring 2008
by Robert S. Seiner
Interview with Mark Mosley of EW Solutions & DAMA

Eye on TDWI – February 2008
by Mike Lampa
Mike provides a recap of the classes, activities and people at the Orlando TDWI World Conference in February.

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Featured Columns

The Data Modeling Addict – April 2008
by Steve Hoberman
The Data Model Scorecard Category 8 of 10
The ninth of a series of articles on the Data Model Scorecard™, this article focuses on the real world category.

The Database Report – April 2008
by Craig S. Mullins
Reporting on Database Industry News from January through March 2008
Craig Mullins provides his quarterly review of the activities within the database market during January, February and March of 2008.

Unwired Tap - April 2008
by Robert S. Dominko
To Infinity (3G) and Beyond

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Perspectives

Managing Risk in a Flat World
by Isaac Cheifetz

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