Metadata, and its management, has had a long and winding history. Frequently overlooked, the value of metadata should never be discounted. Computer aided software engineering (CASE) tools, introduced in the 1970s, were among the first commercial tools to offer metadata
Managed metadata using a repository is the foundation of a successful decision support or analytics system. Business intelligence needs metadata’s capabilities. Introduction Building a metadata repository MME is critical for accessing, maintaining, and controlling the vital information stored in our
Metadata infrastructure planning should include all the MME layers while maintaining focus on the objective. Introduction It is essential to retain focus on the overall objectives of the organization’s managed metadata environment (MME) to have a successful implementation. Within an
Metadata management should start with the identification of business subject areas to enable prioritization of all enterprise data management initiatives and related projects. Introduction Metadata is commonly defined as “data about data.” In fact, a more accurate definition might be
Metadata infrastructure planning should start by focusing on the “big picture”, which is the objective of the metadata program, and plan all the MME layers to maintain focus on the objective. Introduction When planning to implement a Managed Metadata Environment
Effective metadata management rs software require with robust functionality, enabling full capability for business and technical users Introduction Many government agencies and corporations are currently examining the metadata tools on the marketplace to decide which of these tools, if any,
Every successful enterprise architecture relies on enterprise metadata management as part of its foundation. Introduction Almost every large government agency or Global 2000 company is struggling to properly manage an enterprise information technology (IT) architecture. This difficulty is the direct
