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• The analytical advantages of an enterprise data warehouse system

  Learn about the potential benefits of an enterprise data warehouse system for analytics uses. Also, find out about the data security issues and cost considerations of large data warehouses.  Continue Reading

• Data governance school: Governance tips and best practices

  Get practical advice from IT professionals and industry analysts on implementing and managing data governance and data quality programs within organizations.  Continue Reading

• Data integration tools for developing data integration models

  Learn about data integration tools for developing data integration models. Learn the difference between physical and logical data models and quiz your data integration knowledge.  Continue Reading

• Using logical data models for data integration modeling

  Learn about using logical data models for data integration modeling. Get an overview of using a target-based data integration design technique.  Continue Reading

• Structuring data integration models and data integration architecture

  Get tips on structuring data integration models and data integration architecture. Learn how to build a business case for data integration modeling and leverage process modeling.  Continue Reading

• An introduction to enterprise architecture framework and MDM patterns

  Get an introduction to enterprise architecture framework and MDM enterprise architecture patterns. Learn about MDM framework concepts and a definition of SOA.  Continue Reading

• The evolution of MDM architecture

  Find out how MDM architecture has changed over the years and gain insight on architectural considerations to take into account when planning an MDM program and system.  Continue Reading

• MDM and SOA: An introduction to SOA and the benefits of SOA

  Learn about MDM and SOA and how they relate. Read an introduction to SOA and learn about the benefits of SOA in this master data management and data governance book excerpt.  Continue Reading

• MDM design, MDM deployment options and MDM hierarchy

  Learn about master data management (MDM) design and MDM deployment options. Read about different styles of MDM architecture, MDM hierarchy management and master data dimensions.  Continue Reading

• Data integration maturity levels and the future of data integration

  Read about current data integration maturity levels, data integration trends, how data integration technologies have evolved and the future of the data integration market.  Continue Reading

• Why lean integration is important to data integration systems

  In this book excerpt, readers will learn what lean integration is and why it’s important to data integration systems, data integration processes and data integration strategy.  Continue Reading

• Data integration issues that a lean integration strategy can solve

  Find out what data integration issues a lean integration strategy can solve. Learn about lean integration’s business benefits and building a business case for lean integration.  Continue Reading

• Buyer’s Guide: Selecting a data warehouse platform, software or tool

  With companies using more data every day, selecting the right data warehouse software platform or data warehouse tool is vital. This guide will help readers through the evaluation and selection process.  Continue Reading

• Buyer’s Guide: Choosing and understanding MDM software

  Read up on master data and master data management, plus get expert advice on choosing MDM software and tools and what to look for in an MDM product or service.  Continue Reading

• Understanding the role of consultants and building client relationships

  In this chapter expert by William McKnight, learn the role of consultants in business problems and how to build a personal relationship with clients.  Continue Reading

• Tips for being a positive communicator and an effective consultant

  In this book excerpt by William McKnight, learn how consultants can become positive communicators, how to use guiding principles and about Occam’s Razor Principle of Consulting.  Continue Reading

• Data management guides & tutorials: Basics and beyond

  SearchDataManagement.com's learning guides and tutorials are designed to help data management professionals (both IT and business) learn more about data management technologies.  Continue Reading

• Data warehouse appliances -- in a nutshell

  This guide is designed to provide an overview of data warehouse appliance trends and concepts. Discover tips for advancing a data warehouse strategy, learn about the benefits of data warehousing and more.  Continue Reading

• An overview of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance software

  Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, software and requirements can be confusing. Get an overview of SOX compliance technology and more, in this mini guide.  Continue Reading

• IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification (Exam 730): Sample questions about tables, Part 7

  Trying to pass the IBM DB2 9 certification exam? Answer these sample questions about tables, taken from the real exam study guide, to get a step ahead.  Continue Reading

• IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification (Exam 730): Sample questions about tables, Part 6

  Test your DB2 9 competency by answering 10 sample questions about tables from the IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification exam.  Continue Reading

• IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification (Exam 730): Sample questions about tables, Part 5

  Test your DB2 9 competency by answering 10 sample questions about tables from the IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification exam.  Continue Reading

• DB2 basics

  In this DB2 basics guide, get DB2 news and expert advice about certifications and tools and listen to podcasts about DB2 basics and product information.  Continue Reading

• IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification (Exam 730): Sample questions about tables, Part 4

  Answer 10 IBM DB2 9 sample questions about tables from the DB2 9 Fundamentals certification exam (Exam 730) to test your DB2 knowledge.  Continue Reading

• IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification (Exam 730): Sample questions about tables, Part 3

  Answer 10 sample questions from the IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification exam study guide to test your knowledge of DB2 tables.  Continue Reading

• IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification (Exam 730): Sample questions about tables, Part 2

  Answer ten sample questions about tables from the IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification exam study guide to check your level of DB2 knowledge, in Part 2 of the DB2 quiz series.  Continue Reading

• IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification (Exam 730): Sample questions about tables, Part 1

  Answer ten sample questions about tables from the IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification exam study guide to check your level of DB2 knowledge, in Part 1 of the DB2 quiz series.  Continue Reading

• IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification (Exam 730): Answer key No. 7

  Get the answer to a sample question about the XMLPARSE function from the IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification exam (Exam 730) study guide.  Continue Reading

• IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification (Exam 730): Sample question No. 8

  Answer a sample question about CREATE TABLE statements from the IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification exam (Exam 730) to prepare you for the test.  Continue Reading

• IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification (Exam 730): Sample question No. 7

  Answer a sample question about the XMLPARSE function from the IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification exam (Exam 730) to prepare you for the test.  Continue Reading

• IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification (Exam 730): Answer key No. 8

  Get the answer and a detailed explanation to a sample question about CREATE TABLE statements from the IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification exam (Exam 730) study guide.  Continue Reading

• IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification (Exam 730): Answer key No. 6

  Get the answer and a detailed explanation to a sample question from the IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification exam (Exam 730) study guide.  Continue Reading

• IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification (Exam 730): Sample question No. 6

  Answer a sample question about SQL statements from the IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification exam (Exam 730) to prepare you for the test.  Continue Reading

• IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification (Exam 730): Sample question No. 5

  Answer a sample question about LIKE clauses from the IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification exam (Exam 730) to prepare you for the test.  Continue Reading

• IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification (Exam 730): Answer key No. 5

  Get the answer and a detailed explanation to a sample question from the IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification exam (Exam 730).  Continue Reading

• IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification (Exam 730): Answer key No. 4

  Get the answer to a sample question from the IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification exam (Exam 730) study guide.  Continue Reading

• IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification (Exam 730): Answer key No. 3

  Get the answer and a detailed explanation to a sample question from the IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification exam (Exam 730) study guide.  Continue Reading

• IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification (exam 730): Sample question No. 3

  Test your knowledge of DB2 9 by answer this sample question from the IMB DB2 9 Fundamentals certification exam.  Continue Reading

• IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification (exam 730): Sample question No. 4

  Test your knowledge of IBM DB2 9 by answering this sample question from the IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification exam.  Continue Reading

• IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification (Exam 730): Answer key No. 2

  Get the answer and a detailed explanation to a sample question from the IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification exam (Exam 730).  Continue Reading

• IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification (Exam 730): Sample question No. 2

  Answer this sample question from the IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification exam (Exam 730) to test your knowledge of DB2 9. Then, read an explanation of the correct answer.  Continue Reading

• IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification (Exam 730): Sample test questions

  Test your knowledge of DB2 9 with these sample questions from the IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification exam (Exam 730).  Continue Reading

• IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification (Exam 730): Sample question No. 1

  Answer a sample question from the IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification exam (Exam 730) to prepare you for the test.  Continue Reading

• IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification (Exam 730): Answer key No. 1

  Get the answer and a detailed explanation to a sample question from the IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification exam (Exam 730) study guide.  Continue Reading

• Learning guide: Customer data integration

  Welcome to SearchDataManagement.com's learning guide on customer data integration. Here you'll find articles, white papers, advice and resources to help you better integrate and leverage your customers' data at every touchpoint.  Continue Reading

• DB2 SQL error codes

  Whether you are a total SQL newbie or a seasoned expert looking to tweak query performance, this Crash Course has something for you. These eight chapters can help you decipher common DB2 SQL error codes and figure out how to get the data you need by...  Continue Reading

• Data quality guide

  Here you'll find articles, white papers, advice and resources to help you better manage and leverage your company's data. From an introduction to data quality-related terms to understanding the innovations in tools and technology, this is your best ...  Continue Reading

• Master data management learning guide

  Welcome to SearchDataManagement.com's learning guide on master data management. Here you'll find articles, white papers, advice and resources to help you better administer a business-wide "system of record" to ensure consistency and improve ...  Continue Reading