TDAN.com – Archive
October 2009
Articles Bridging the Data-Metadata Duality
by Thijs van der Feltz, MBA
How to Manage the Data-Metadata Continuum
There is a certain class of information, so-called reference data, that can be designated as both data and metadata. This middle ground between data and metadata is a challenge for data management that is often handled in an ad hoc manner, spanning multiple environments. This article describes a way to bridge this gap by establishing a single point of control for this gray area within the data-metadata spectrum.
Transparency
by Peter Benson
It is About the Data – The Quality of the Data
This Article is being published in association with the Electronic Commerce Code Management Association (ECCMA) 10th Annual International Conference that will be held in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on October 27-29. Click on the conference banner to learn more.
Creating More Value than is Captured with Hierarchical Data Structures Using SQL
by Michael M. David
Michael David explores the ways hierarchical structures can be used to significantly increase data value and its utilization.
Enterprise Data Warehouse: A Patterns Approach to Integration Evolution
by Michael Eldridge
Using a patterns approach could be the difference between successfully implementing an enterprise data warehouse (EDW) time and being yet another project failure statistic. It provides steps for defining a set of solution patterns that provide a balance between the need to collect and integrate data for the EDW and the need of the business to have immediate, tactical solutions.
Special Features Agile Leadership and Management of Change Project Lessons from Winston Churchill and the Battle of Britain
by Mark Kozak-Holland
This Special Feature is being published in association with IRM UK's Data Management & Information Quality / Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence conference that will be held in London, United Kingdom, on November 2-4. Click on the conference banner to learn more. SQL Server 2008 R2: Introducing Managed Self-Service Business Intelligence
by Rushabh Mehta
This Special Feature is being published in association with the Professional Association for SQL Server (PASS) Summit that will be held in Seattle, Washington on November 2-5. Click on the conference banner to learn more. More Special Features >
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Featured Columns The Data Maze – October 2009
by Dan Sutherland
Why a Data Maze?
Dan Sutherland explains the purpose of this new, quarterly TDAN column. The Database Report - October 2009
by Craig S. Mullins
Reporting on Database Industry News from July through September, 2009
Craig Mullins reports on the DBMS marketplace from July through September of 2009. The Data Modeling Addict – October 2009
by Steve Hoberman
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Steve Hoberman presents examples of “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” as it applies to natural key values Digging up Dollars: Data Mining in Practice – October 2009
by Tim Graettinger, Ph.D.
Data Mining Misconceptions #2: How Much Data …
The question of how much data you need for data mining is very complicated, but often you can use what you have and then detect, diagnose and treat problems if any develop. More Featured Columns >
Perspectives Managing Risk in a Flat World
by Isaac Cheifetz
More Perspectives >
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