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Data Speaks for Itself: Is Metadata Data?

TDAN

Well, of course, metadata is data. Our standard definition explicitly says that metadata is data describing other data. The reason I ask it is because we seem to think about and manage metadata as somehow different than “normal data” such as business operations […]

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What is data governance? Best practices for managing data assets

CIO Business Intelligence

Data governance definition Data governance is a system for defining who within an organization has authority and control over data assets and how those data assets may be used. It encompasses the people, processes, and technologies required to manage and protect data assets.

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5 Ways Data Modeling Is Critical to Data Governance

erwin

That’s because it’s the best way to visualize metadata , and metadata is now the heart of enterprise data management and data governance/ intelligence efforts. So here’s why data modeling is so critical to data governance. erwin Data Modeler: Where the Magic Happens.

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Business Glossary and Metadata: Small Teams Data Governance

TDAN

In my last article I suggested that many organizations have approached Data Governance incorrectly using only centralize data governance teams and that approach is not working for many.

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Data Governance for Smart Data Distancing

erwin

In regard to third-party data, we should ask ourselves: How was the data created? Does the definition (description, classification, allowable range of values, etc.) of incoming, individual data elements match our internal definitions of those data elements? Data Governance Methods for Data Distancing.

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Requirements for Data Governance

TDAN

Recording requirements for success is an important first step toward demonstrating the value of a Data Governance program. Practitioners know that Data Governance requires planning, resources, money and time and that several of these objects are in short supply.

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What is Metadata Management?

Octopai

Modern data processing depends on metadata management to power enhanced business intelligence. Metadata is of course the information about the data, and the process of managing it is mysterious to those not trained in advanced BI. In this article, you will learn: What does metadata management do?