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Mastering Your Data
Master Data Management (MDM for short) has become a whole industry, within an industry. There are many companies now claiming to be MDM software (or services) providers. Everyone wants a master data project on their CV, and in general it has become hip and trendy to talk about and do.
The reality is that MDM is in fact the reincarnation of the problem of how to manage the consistency and integrity of the myriads of data assets that exist across the enterprise. This book provides an understanding of MDM, the business drivers behind it, the various techniques that are critical to its success and gives a good architectural grounding in the subject. It is perfect for anyone embarking on an ‘adventure’ in this problem space.
The intended audience of this text include data professionals, managers of data professionals, project/program managers, IT architects of all kinds and business analysts. There are also a number of chapters, specifically chapters 1, 3, 5 and 13, which will be of interest to the executive levels within an organisation.
This book covers a range of subjects within the master data management world. There are 13
• Chapter 1 – Here be The book starts with a general overview of the reason why master data management is important and the history of where it has come from.
• Chapter 2 – What is Master We next look at what is master data and how to spot it within your organisation.
• Chapter 3 – The Business Case for This chapter looks at the business drivers and some of the fundamentals that comprise the MDM business case. In effect this is the show me the money chapter.
• Chapter 4 – Architecture, Principles and This chapter is an architectural breakdown of what constitutes an MDM system. It provides us with a basic reference architecture with which to explore the MDM world.
• Chapter 5 – Master Data is master data has inherent risks associated with it. This chapter looks at what those are and some of the approaches to mitigation.
• Chapter 6 – Magnum One of the key achievements for the MDM architect is the creation of the gold record. Behind this concept is the identification of the data sources that make it up. This chapter gives us a good grounding in the concept.
• Chapter 7 – It’s a Huge This chapter looks at how we find all the master data and keep this information up to date, without having to employ the world.
• Chapter 8 – The The master data hub is an important concept to understand and is in fact central to most MDM technologies. This chapter takes a look at this idea.
• Chapter 9 – The Cross This chapter looks at the challenges faced when using different reference systems and how to address them.
• Chapter 10 – Identity With this chapter we examine some of the practicalities of identifies and how to manage them.
• Chapter 11 – Record How do we bring data together from different systems and create a single harmonised record. This chapter addresses this difficult problem by looking at the techniques and processes involved.
• Chapter 12 – The Challenges of Global We live in a global world and therefore our approach to MDM needs to be mindful of this and handle the nuances of different parts of the globe.
• Chapter 13 – Project The final chapter looks at the challenges associated with successfully instigating a MDM initiative.
The reality is that MDM is in fact the reincarnation of the problem of how to manage the consistency and integrity of the myriads of data assets that exist across the enterprise. This book provides an understanding of MDM, the business drivers behind it, the various techniques that are critical to its success and gives a good architectural grounding in the subject. It is perfect for anyone embarking on an ‘adventure’ in this problem space.
The intended audience of this text include data professionals, managers of data professionals, project/program managers, IT architects of all kinds and business analysts. There are also a number of chapters, specifically chapters 1, 3, 5 and 13, which will be of interest to the executive levels within an organisation.
This book covers a range of subjects within the master data management world. There are 13
• Chapter 1 – Here be The book starts with a general overview of the reason why master data management is important and the history of where it has come from.
• Chapter 2 – What is Master We next look at what is master data and how to spot it within your organisation.
• Chapter 3 – The Business Case for This chapter looks at the business drivers and some of the fundamentals that comprise the MDM business case. In effect this is the show me the money chapter.
• Chapter 4 – Architecture, Principles and This chapter is an architectural breakdown of what constitutes an MDM system. It provides us with a basic reference architecture with which to explore the MDM world.
• Chapter 5 – Master Data is master data has inherent risks associated with it. This chapter looks at what those are and some of the approaches to mitigation.
• Chapter 6 – Magnum One of the key achievements for the MDM architect is the creation of the gold record. Behind this concept is the identification of the data sources that make it up. This chapter gives us a good grounding in the concept.
• Chapter 7 – It’s a Huge This chapter looks at how we find all the master data and keep this information up to date, without having to employ the world.
• Chapter 8 – The The master data hub is an important concept to understand and is in fact central to most MDM technologies. This chapter takes a look at this idea.
• Chapter 9 – The Cross This chapter looks at the challenges faced when using different reference systems and how to address them.
• Chapter 10 – Identity With this chapter we examine some of the practicalities of identifies and how to manage them.
• Chapter 11 – Record How do we bring data together from different systems and create a single harmonised record. This chapter addresses this difficult problem by looking at the techniques and processes involved.
• Chapter 12 – The Challenges of Global We live in a global world and therefore our approach to MDM needs to be mindful of this and handle the nuances of different parts of the globe.
• Chapter 13 – Project The final chapter looks at the challenges associated with successfully instigating a MDM initiative.
188 pages, Paperback
First published January 3, 2015
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About the author
Andy Graham
4 books15 followersAndy Graham was born in Dartford (in Kent) and now lives in East Sussex. He graduated from the University of the West of England and has worked since graduating within the field of data and information management. He has held a number of senior data roles for companies such as HSBC, IMS Health, Sybase, Hummingbird (formally Andyne), Business Objects and currently he works at Rentokil Initial.
Writing has become an interest that complements his day to day working life. This book is his third, although the first two are more aimed at data professionals rather that the general public.
Writing has become an interest that complements his day to day working life. This book is his third, although the first two are more aimed at data professionals rather that the general public.
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March 27, 2022
First book to read to learn about mastering data
The author's vast experience and ability to communicate the challenges and solutions clearly make this a must read. It is to the point and full of practical advice.
The author's vast experience and ability to communicate the challenges and solutions clearly make this a must read. It is to the point and full of practical advice.
November 10, 2019
Very high level. A good introductory text, but less advice then I would have liked.
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