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July 2009

Articles

What Does It Mean to 'Govern Data'?
by Robert S. Seiner
Once you have answered the question of what it means to “govern data,” the next question they will ask is “What is the best way to govern data?” And to that question you can answer … the “Non-Invasive Data Governance”™ approach.

Proven Strategies for Executing Large-Scale Data Modeling Projects
by Satyajeet Dhumne
Satyajeet Dhumne provides an introduction to proven strategies that IT managers can find useful for large-scale data modeling projects.

Dimensions of Data Architecture
by Anupama Nithyanand, S. V. Subrahmanya, P. A. Sundararajan
This article identifies enterprise data architecture dimensions that are used to analyze the requirements, constraints and boundaries in deciding an appropriate solution. We have seen dimensional analysis of data architecture in an earlier article published by TDAN [1]. This article explains in detail the various dimensions used in that reference that could yield richer insights when viewed using these perspectives.

Special Features

Interview with Steve Hoberman
by Steve Hoberman, Robert S. Seiner
Data Modeling for the Business
Robert S. Seiner interviews Steve Hoberman about his new book, Data Modeling for the Business. They also discuss the DAMA International DMBOK and Steve's publishing business.

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Featured Columns

The Data Modeling Addict – July 2009
by Steve Hoberman
Excerpt from Data Modeling for the Business
This article is an excerpt from Data Modeling for the Business: A Handbook for Aligning the Business with IT Using High-Level Data Models by Steve Hoberman, Donna Burbank and Chris Potts (ISBN: 9780977140077).

Digging up Dollars: Data Mining in Practice – July 2009
by Tim Graettinger, Ph.D.
Data Mining Misconception #1: The 50/50 Problem
Tim Graettinger begins a series that will clear up some common data mining misconceptions. This column focuses on on the 50/50 problem.

The Database Report – July 2009
by Craig S. Mullins
Reporting on Database Industry News from April through June, 2009
Craig Mullins reports on the DBMS marketplace from April through June of 2009.

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Perspectives

Managing Risk in a Flat World
by Isaac Cheifetz

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