TDAN.com – Archive
June 1998
Articles
Data Model Evaluation Workplan
by Michael M. Gorman Should the customer be able to "demand" data models from software package vendors and what can be done to convince the vendors that supplying data models is in their own best interest?
Advanced Data Model Patterns
by David C. Hay The book Data Model Patterns: Conventions of Thought describes a set of standard data models that can be applied to standard business situations.
A Component Framework Model for Information Technology Architecture
by William J. Lewis This article is the first in a planned series in TDAN which will attempt to contribute in a meaningful way to the much-discussed subject of Information Technology Architecture, by presenting some
hopefully new and useful proposals regarding the matter in
The Enterprise Data Model: A Key Ingredient for Successful Data Warehousing
by Kathy Long The EDM is a key tool that will help us make sure that the warehouse delivers its promised return on investment.
Tools for a Comprehensive Database Environment - Part 1
by Craig S. Mullins There are five major RDBMS products: Oracle, IBM DB2, Microsoft SQL Server, Sybase SQL Server, and Informix.
Change Management
by Alan Perkins The only constant in American enterprises is change. There are external changes in politics, climate, laws, markets, competition, and customer desires.
Data Admin Position Responsibilities
by Anne Marie Smith Following is a representation of a basic set of job descriptions for a typical data administration unit.
Data Wise Perspective: We've Been Out Of Focus
by Paula Thornton Engaging in a data warehousing implementation is fraught with a variety of missteps and unexpected surprises - much of which is the direct result of "advice" from the field.
Meta Data Themes - Part One - The Basics
by Robert S. Seiner Imagine what it would be like if there was an inexpensive one-size-fits-all solution to the management of meta data.
Transforming Business Through Data Quality Improvement
by Larry P. English
by Chris Foot
Database Architectures (Part 2) This two-part article will help readers have a better understanding of the various database architectures that are available for application development. In part one, I described the personal and
workgroup database architectures. In part two, I describe t
Seven Keys to Selecting a Decision Support Consulting Firm
by Jim Gallagher
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