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Extract, Load, Transform (ELT)
Extract, Load, Transform (ELT) is a data integration process for transferring raw data from a source server to a data system (such as a data warehouse or data lake) on a target server and then preparing the information for downstream uses. Continue Reading
How data lineage tools boost data governance policies
Organizations can bolster data governance efforts by tracking the lineage of data in their systems. Get advice on how to do so and key features in data lineage tools. Continue Reading
Data warehousing design and value change with the times
Big data, the cloud and analytics profoundly shape data warehouse purpose and design. Learn how companies derive value from a repository that at times needs definition. Continue Reading
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database as a service (DBaaS)
Database as a service (DBaaS) is a cloud computing managed service offering that provides access to a database without requiring the setup of physical hardware, the installation of software or the need to configure the database. Continue Reading
data integration
Data integration is the process of combining data from multiple source systems to create unified sets of information for both operational and analytical uses. Continue Reading
RDBMS (relational database management system)
A relational database management system (RDBMS) is a collection of programs and capabilities that enable IT teams and others to create, update, administer and otherwise interact with a relational database.Continue Reading
master data management (MDM)
Master data management (MDM) is a process that creates a uniform set of data on customers, products, suppliers and other business entities from different IT systems.Continue Reading
data quality
Data quality is a measure of the condition of data based on factors such as accuracy, completeness, consistency, reliability and whether it's up to date.Continue Reading
data classification
Data classification is the process of organizing data into categories that make it is easy to retrieve, sort and store for future use.Continue Reading
What Is Data Management and Why Is It Important?
Data management is the process of ingesting, storing, organizing and maintaining the data created and collected by an organization, as explained in this in-depth look at the process.Continue Reading
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Big data
Big data is a combination of structured, semistructured and unstructured data collected by organizations that can be mined for information and used in machine learning projects, predictive modeling and other advanced analytics applications.Continue Reading
data governance (DG)
Data governance (DG) is the overall management of the availability, usability, integrity and security of data used in an enterprise. Businesses benefit from data governance because it ensures data is consistent and trustworthy.Continue Reading
Hadoop
Hadoop is an open source distributed processing framework that manages data processing and storage for big data applications running in clustered systems.Continue Reading
Third-party database tools boast attractive alternatives
For companies considering third-party database tools, this handbook provides expert advice on evaluating and deploying on-premises and cloud options from third parties.Continue Reading
Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD)
An entity relationship diagram (ERD), also known as an entity relationship model, is a graphical representation that depicts relationships among people, objects, places, concepts or events within an information technology (IT) system.Continue Reading