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Distributed Metadata
Management
Stu Carty
April 9, 2003
tel: +1.925.855.7400
email: [email protected]
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Metadata Management Architectures
Centralized
Real-Time
Hybrid
(passive) copies and/or
physically stores meta
data definitions
active, real-time
access to meta data
(no copy / storage)
real-time access with
some copy / storage
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MetaCenter™ Architecture
Unique Ability,
Patent Pending
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MetaCenter - Easy to Use & Navigate
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MetaCenter is 100% Extensible
You can model any type of metadata
Add any object-types, attributes, or relationships
Entity
- Name
- Definition
- Data-type
- Data-Values
Critical Success Factor
- Name
- Definition
- Policy Maker
- Controllability Rating
Business
Business Rule
- Name
- Definition
- Policy Maker
- Manager
Technical
Table
- Name
- Syntax
- Column
- Data Steward
Operating Platform
- Definition
- Location
- Specifications
Mapping
- Name
- Comment
- Version
- Application
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IRMAC - Key Questions to Address
Key Features & Functions
MetaCenter version 2.7
MetaCenter version 3.0
(shipping today)
(launches Q2/2003)
100% Java
100% Java
Yes
Yes
Windows-based
100% Java
Independent, Standalone Repository product
Yes
Yes
100% extensible meta-model: object-types,
attributes, and relationships
Yes
Yes
Non-Proprietary Repository based on
standard, open 3rd-party RDBMS
Yes
Yes
Repository DBMS accessible thru 3rd-party
tools
Yes
Yes
Open Import thru Flat Files (CSV)
Yes
Yes
Open Interchange thru CWM/XMI
no
Yes
Repository Export thru CWM/XMI
no
Yes
Import mapping wizard
Yes
Yes
Export mapping wizard
no
Yes
Informatica, Business Objects,
ERwin, Oracle DBMS, SQL/Server
DBMS
Informatica, Business Objects,
ERwin, Oracle DBMS, SQL/Server
DBMS plus MicroStrategy,
DB2/UDB, Cognos, and others
US$80,000 to $150,000
US$80,000 to $150,000
5 days
5 days
Web Portal / Browser-based interface
Favorites Dashboard
Administrator interface
Real-time (ActiveLinx) meta data interfaces
Pricing - 200 users + interfaces
Typical installation, setup, and training
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Customer Examples
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MetaCenter Customer Example
Centralized
(passive) copies and/or
physically stores meta
data definitions
 Business Audience
– dozens of users
 Uses MetaCenter to
document, store,
and manage
Business meta data
for internal “Finance
Data Library”
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MetaCenter Customer Example
Major
Sportswear
Company
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Real-Time
active, real-time
access to meta data
(no copy / storage)
Technical Audience
Uses MetaCenter to
help manage 1100
ETL mappings across
13 separate, physical
ETL repositories
Emphasis on Data
Lineage, Mapping
Analysis, Impact
Analysis reporting
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MetaCenter Customer Example
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Both Business &
Technical audience –
over 200 users
DW tools =
Informatica, Erwin,
MS-SQL/Server
Previously using
Excel spreadsheets
to manage metadata!
Uses MetaCenter to
document, store, and
manage both
Business and
Technical metadata
from their DW
environment
Hybrid
real-time access with
some copy / storage
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Customer Write-Ups Available
please visit our website at www.dag.com
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What the Experts Say
"Data Advantage Group brings a fresh, modern
perspective to the world of enterprise
metadata management. I've reviewed this
company in detail,and can honestly say that
their background and experience is
exceptional. I'm very impressed with their
innovative product and service offerings."
"MetaCenter is a truly unique product
offering. Its innovative approach
of real-time interfacing sets it apart from
legacy repository products. MetaCenter's
ease of use helps it to be implemented
across a broader audience from business
users to IT staff."
Bill Inmon
"The Father of Data Warehousing"
& Leading Expert in Metadata Management
President, Billinmon.com LLC
Adrienne Tannenbaum
Leading Authority in Metadata Mgmt
President, Database Design Solutions
“… Metadata is back on the agenda and
Data Advantage Group certainly
understand it and have a viable, pragmatic
and unique approach.”
Gareth Morfill
Senior Analyst, Ovum
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Invitation to Online Demonstration
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Thank You
For more information please contact:
Stu Carty
tel: +1.925.855.7400
email: [email protected]
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