Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts

• The ETL process and MySQL

  Get advice on the ETL process and ETL tools for transforming raw data in MySQL.  Continue Reading

• The latest database management system (DBMS) trends

  Learn what several of the latest database management system trends are, as suggested by our DBMS expert Mark Whitehorn.  Continue Reading

• Centralized database systems vs. data silos for master data storage

  Learn when it may be best to have master data in a centralized database system vs. stored in data silos, according to DBMS expert, Mark Whitehorn.  Continue Reading

• Data architecture vs. information architecture

  Learn about the differences between data architecture and information architecture, as well as the relationship between the two.  Continue Reading

• What are the benefits of a conceptual data model?

  Learn the functions and potential benefits of a conceptual data model, from data modeling expert Pete Stiglich.  Continue Reading

• ERP reporting tools' advantages and disadvantages

  Learn about the benefits and drawbacks of enterprise resource planning (ERP) reporting tools.  Continue Reading

• ETL tools and EDR tools: What's the difference?

  Learn the difference between extract, transform and load (ETL) tools and enterprise data replication (EDR) tools -- from data integration expert Jill Dyché.  Continue Reading

• Data architect careers: The benefits of working at a System Integrator

  Working as a data architect at a consultancy or System Integrator can be challenging, but has benefits. Find out the career value of working at a System Integrator, as advised by William McKnight.  Continue Reading

• Off-site data storage: How far away is far enough?

  Learn what factors are involved in determining how far away off-site data storage should be, from storage expert Greg Schulz.  Continue Reading

• Data quality management tools: Where to get unbiased information

  Find out where to go to get unbiased assessment and analysis of data quality management tools.  Continue Reading

• Information architect: Career path, skills and experience

  Learn about the career path of an information architect, as well as what type of experience is optimal for career development.  Continue Reading

• Career growth of a software developer

  Career growth depends on how well you do your job, who you work for and the cost of replacing and outsourcing what you do.  Continue Reading

• Why you should build a data warehouse

  Learn the argument for building a data warehouse, why building one takes time and how to sharpen your data warehousing skills.  Continue Reading

• Roles and salaries of data quality and governance analysts

  Learn where to go for information about the roles and salaries of data quality and data governance analysts.  Continue Reading

• Responsibilities of the information architect

  Learn the core responsibilities of the information architect beyond the scope of the business intelligence (BI) team.  Continue Reading