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What comes first -- the data mart or the data warehouse?

Data mart or data warehouse -- which does your company need? Learn the difference between a data warehouse and a data mart and find out what problems data marts and warehouses address in this tip. Continue Reading
Project management tips for a decision-support system implementation

Learn the keys to project management when implementing a decision- support system and find out some steps to follow for the implementation process in this tip from a systems, data and project management expert. Continue Reading
Should we consider a custom system architecture design?

A custom system design can pose unique challenges. Learn why and and find out the difference between a customized and non-customized system architecture design in this tip. Continue Reading
Five key factors for successful management of a system implementation

Learn about five factors that are key for successful management of system implementations, including how to set up end-user training and get the necessary consulting help. Continue Reading
How to budget time and resources for a new data management initiative

Learn how to budget time and resources for a new data management initiative and read data management best practices, including the benefits of independent systems consultants. Continue Reading

What is the role of data quality tools in MDM?

Learn what data quality tools do and find out the role data quality tools play in master data management (MDM) software and MDM solutions in this tip from an MDM expert. Continue Reading
Tips for planning a data governance strategy and MDM strategy

Read a data governance definition, learn about data governance and MDM and how data governance strategy plays an important role in master data management (MDM) strategy. Continue Reading
How important are the different styles of MDM architecture?

Learn how to compare different MDM architecture and learn about strengths and weaknesses of different styles such as persistent MDM hubs. Also discover how to communicate the value of MDM architecture to business users. Continue Reading
Four must-have master data management project skills

There are four important master data management project skills needed for MDM projects and development efforts. Discover what they are and learn about MDM job roles and responsibilities in this tip. Continue Reading
How to get MDM pricing from a third-party before evaluating MDM vendors

Find out how to get master data management (MDM) pricing and independent cost estimates on MDM software and products. Learn how to create an MDM vendor shortlist with advice from an MDM expert. Continue Reading
Is an Inmon-modeled BI system, like Madison, the future of data warehousing?

Learn the future of data warehousing, read an expert's take on Microsoft Madison, read about data warehousing concepts and methodologies and find a comparison of the core relational and dimensional data warehouse. Continue Reading

What are the top database management systems (DBMS)?

Learn about the top best database management systems and most commonly used database management software are in this tip from a data warehousing and DBMS expert. Continue Reading
What is the role of DBMS in RDBMS?

Find out about the definition of RDBMS, learn about role of DBMS in RDBMS and find out the difference between the database management system and a relational database management system in this tip. Continue Reading
What are the benefits and disadvantages of a RDBMS?

Find out about the benefits and disadvantages of RDBMS are and get examples of when relational database management systems are the best database system tools to use in this tip. Continue Reading
How to estimate SOA costs and design an SOA strategy for integration projects

Before getting started with a service oriented architecture (SOA) integration project, it's important to estimate SOA costs and design an SEO strategy. Learn how in this tip. Continue Reading