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Semantics, Metadata and Identifying Master Data

Date: January 2008
Type: White Paper
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Overview: One of the most challenging aspects of a Master Data Management (MDM) is defining what constitutes ""Master data."" Master data may be found across the application environment, but it’s up to the business analyst or data steward to determine which data to include in the final repository. This white paper helps the reader to learn the keys to locating and understanding relationships between data elements. The paper discusses methods to leverage metadata in the MDM initiative - and how a semantic approach can yield better results throughout the program.


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